Nature Tourism

N/A

The more theoretical content is developed through expository methods, flipped classroom, and problem/project-based learning. More practical content is 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:
A) Theoretical-practical component – Project work (70%)
B) Laboratory-practical component – Observation report (30%)
The exam will consist exclusively of a TP test (100%).

1. Analyze the characteristics of the Nature Tourism (NT), including aspects such as history, social organization of practitioners and practice contexts, allowing relate and articulate the concepts of Sport, Tourism and Leisure;
2. Understand the Organic of NT, identifying the strengths and weaknesses of this reality, compared with others (international): political-legal and institutional framework, supply and demand; profile, functions and training of professionals;
3. Understand the NT pontecial to the sustainability of the local development and to structuring the territories;
4. Know the methodological tools of planning and management of programs, projects and events within the scope of NT, spaces of practice (outdoor spaces), equipment and infrastructure to support the practice, risk and safety analysis, and quality of services in order to adapt these practices to different contexts and means of prática (air, water and earth).

1. Nature Tourism: Origin, concepts and characteristics;
2. Nature Tourism organization;
3. Nature Tourism and local sustainable development;
4. Planning of programs, projects and events related with Nature Tourism;
5. Management of programs, projects and events of Nature Tourism:
5.1. Management and promotion of activities;
5.2. Management and maintenance of materials and equipments;
5.3. Natural areas management / sustainability;
5.4. Management of sports facilities (Adventure Parks, Nautical Centres, etc.).
5.5. Risk and safety management.

• - Project - 70.0%
• - Observation report - 30.0%

• - Exam - 100.0%

NAO

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