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TOU3120 Adventure & Ecotourism 3

Advanced · 1 credit · HRH - Health, Recreation, and Human Services

Description
Students develop knowledge and skills related to the adoption of leadership roles in adventure and ecotourism.
Prerequisite
TOU2120: Adventure & Ecotourism 2

Outcomes The student will:

  • 1 review and explore new terms related to adventure and ecotourism

    • 1.1 define the following terms:

      • 1.1.1 ecotourism

      • 1.1.2 adventure tourism

      • 1.1.3 outdoor leadership

      • 1.1.4 inbound and outbound adventure operators

      • 1.1.5 gateway community

      • 1.1.6 parks and protected areas

      • 1.1.7 ecological integrity

      • 1.1.8 amenity migrants; e.g., those who move to mountain areas (e.g., Canmore) for the recreation available

      • 1.1.9 adventure and ecotourism travel firms

      • 1.1.10 nature deficit disorder; e.g., lack of contact with natural world

      • 1.1.11 debriefing outdoor groups

    • 1.2 research and explain the history of adventure and ecotourism, including the history of:

      • 1.2.1 the Romantic Era in Europe and its impact on adventure tourism in Alberta

      • 1.2.2 national parks in Alberta and their impact on guiding

      • 1.2.3 horse packing in the Rockies

      • 1.2.4 Swiss guiding in the Rockies

      • 1.2.5 the ski industry in Alberta

      • 1.2.6 Alberta provincial parks and their role in adventure and ecotourism

      • 1.2.7 Outward Bound

      • 1.2.8 the Wilderness Therapy movement

      • 1.2.9 the YMCA

      • 1.2.10 the Park Warden Service

  • 2 identify important aspects of adventure and ecotourism leadership

    • 2.1 define various outdoor and adventure leadership models

    • 2.2 research a variety of past and recent leaders within the adventure and ecotourism sectors and identify:

      • 2.2.1 the contribution of each leader to the field

      • 2.2.2 the leadership style employed by each leader in relation to models previously researched

    • 2.3 explain how leadership approaches and tactics may vary for different situations within the adventure and ecotourism field, including:

      • 2.3.1 high risk situations

      • 2.3.2 debriefing groups

      • 2.3.3 setting up an adventure

      • 2.3.4 low stress situations versus high stress situations

      • 2.3.5 different groups; e.g., mature consumers, peers, little children, people with special needs, people who do not speak English

  • 3 describe the roles of risk and risk management in adventure and ecotourism

    • 3.1 define a variety of important terms that provide the framework for risk management, such as:

      • 3.1.1 risk

      • 3.1.2 uncertainty and adventure

      • 3.1.3 objective and subjective hazards

      • 3.1.4 liability

      • 3.1.5 real hazards and perceived hazards

      • 3.1.6 negligence

      • 3.1.7 duty of care and standard of care

      • 3.1.8 near misses

      • 3.1.9 disclosure

      • 3.1.10 waiver

    • 3.2 explain basic risk control strategies as they relate to adventure and ecotourism

    • 3.3 research a variety of cases involving mishaps in the field of adventure and ecotourism, explaining:

      • 3.3.1 what went wrong in each situation

      • 3.3.2 the consequences to stakeholders involved in each situation

      • 3.3.3 what may have been done to avoid each situation

  • 4 identify a range of competencies required for successful leadership and group management in adventure and ecotourism

    • 4.1 research and explain outdoor and adventure competencies

    • 4.2 identify a variety of adventure and outdoor certifications, requirements and competencies required of professionals in:

      • 4.2.1 mountain guiding

      • 4.2.2 backpack guiding

      • 4.2.3 canoe guiding

      • 4.2.4 river kayak guiding

      • 4.2.5 interpretation

      • 4.2.6 ski and snow board instruction

      • 4.2.7 ski guiding

      • 4.2.8 sea kayak guiding

      • 4.2.9 mountain bike guiding

    • 4.3 research and demonstrate skills and techniques pertaining to responsible group management in the outdoors related to:

      • 4.3.1 ensuring the well being of a group while in the field

      • 4.3.2 proper pacing

      • 4.3.3 risk management

      • 4.3.4 trip preparation

  • 5 describe the role of parks in the facilitation of adventure and ecotourism

    • 5.1 describe the opportunities and challenges for adventure and ecotourism companies operating in national and provincial parks

    • 5.2 research the evolution of the mandates of national parks in relation to conservation and human use

    • 5.3 identify the types of adventure and ecotourism activities permitted and not permitted in national and provincial parks

    • 5.4 explain the role of ecotourism in supporting conservation

  • 6 demonstrate basic competencies

    • 6.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:

      • 6.1.1 communicate

      • 6.1.2 manage information

      • 6.1.3 use numbers

      • 6.1.4 think and solve problems

    • 6.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:

      • 6.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours

      • 6.2.2 be responsible

      • 6.2.3 be adaptable

      • 6.2.4 learn continuously

      • 6.2.5 work safely

    • 6.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:

      • 6.3.1 work with others

      • 6.3.2 participate in projects and tasks

  • 7 create a transitional strategy to accommodate personal changes and build personal values

    • 7.1 identify short-term and long-term goals

    • 7.2 identify steps to achieve goals

Program of Studies 2010. Source document, © Alberta Education.