Base Knowledge
Horse management, Riding teaching I, II and III, Introduction to Tourism
Teaching Methodologies
The teaching / learning process is based on:
– Theoretical-practical classes of expository methodology for the presentation of theoretical contents, with presentations in “power point” and use of audiovisual means to demonstrate certain contents
– Practical application classes (demonstration and execution) to sediment the theoretical contents presented
Learning Results
Plan different horse tourism activities, according to the different types of clients; Prepare and frame equestrian tours independently, on previously studied itineraries, ensuring respect for the environment and the safety of third parties; Master the principles of the sport modality Techniques of Equestrian Randonée de Competition (TREC).
Program
- The choice and training of the horse for leisure riding and Equestrian Tourism
- Management of activities involved with Equestrian Tourism
- Cartography and orientation applied to Equestrian Tourism
- Horse material and equipment for Equestrian Tourism
- Communication with equestrian tourists
- Planning and organization of activities related to Equestrian Tourism
- Planning and execution of horseback routes
- Activity planning according to the tourist group
- Varied Terrain Course
Curricular Unit Teachers
Internship(s)
NAO
Bibliography
ANQ (2011), Perfil Profissional – Acompanhante de Turismo Equestre, Agencia Nacional para a Qualificação. Portugal.
CNTE – FFE (2010) Créer et aménager des itinéraires et des hébergements equestres – Métodologie et conseils, Comité National de Tourism Équestre. França.
EQUUSTUR (2011) Manual Europeu de Turismo Ecuestre. Terrassa. Espanha