Active Tourism

N/A

TP contents are developed through expository methods, flipped classroom, and problem/project-based learning. PL contents are presented through demonstration, observation/correction, experimentation/reflection, field trips, and cooperative and collaborative learning.

The assessment process will be carried out by continuous assessment or by examination.

By continuous assessment:
1) TP assessments (60%)
2) PL assessments (40%)

The exam will consist exclusively of a TP test (100%).

Develop knowledge, skills and competences in terms of the historical, conceptual and organizational framework related to Active Tourism (AT) activities, so that students can:
1. Know, understand and critically analyze historical, social and cultural trends, that led to these practices and their evolution in the different countries and more specifically in Portugal
2. Contextualise and articulate the key concepts of AT
3. Identify the profile, roles and training of professionals in AT activities
4. Understand and analyze the legal framework of AT activities
5. Understand and apply the methodological tools for planning and managing programs, projects and events related with AT activities
6. Promote and foster, in safety, AT activities

1. INTRODUCTION TO ACTIVE TOURISM
1.1. Origin, concepts and characteristics
1.2. Offer and demand for AT activities
1.3. Profile, functions and training of AT professionals
1.4. The Legal Framework of AT activities
1.5. Planning and management of programs, projects and events
1.6. Material and equipment management and maintenance
1.7. Natural spaces management / sustainability
1.8. Sport facilities management (adventure parks, nautical centres, etc.)
1.9. Risk and safety management
2. ACTIVE TOURISM PRACTICES
2.1. Promotion and of AT activities (Trekking, Orienteering, Rock Climbing, Rope Courses, etc.)

• - Exam - 100.0%

• - Laboratory work or Field work - 40.0%
• - Frequency - 60.0%

NAO

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