Adventure Tourism

Cod y Modiwl
AB29220
Teitl y Modiwl
Adventure Tourism
Blwyddyn Academaidd
2026/2027
Semester
Semester 1
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl
Dr Mandy Talbot
Rhestr Ddarllen
Gweld ar Aspire
Rhagofynion
AB19120
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu
Professor Homagni Choudhury
Dr Julio Munoz
Dr Mandy Talbot

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Assesiad

Manylion Assesiad

Hyd Assesiad

Cyfran
Arholiad Ailsefyll Exam 2 Awr 60%
Arholiad Semester Exam 2 Awr 60%
Asesiad Ailsefyll Written essay 2500 Words 40%
Asesiad Semester Written essay 2500 Words 40%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

  1. Discuss the history of adventure and exploration.
  2. Demonstrate an awareness of models of adventure and outdoor recreation.
  3. Discuss behaviour in adventure tourism activity.
  4. Evaluate risk management in outdoor recreation.
  5. Demonstrate an understanding of the need for environmental conservation and sustainability in adventure tourism.
  6. Demonstrate an ability to plan, manage and market adventure tourism.

Disgrifiad cryno

This module examines the growth in adventure tourism and how it is situated within contemporary rural locations. It includes an appreciation of the history of adventure, adventurous leisure practice and relationships to environment and landscape, and explain consumer motivations and models of adventure. The module shows how adventure tourism has been used within destinations to broaden the tourist product. Theories and issues associated with adventure tourism are illustrated using case study material and issues important to management of adventure tourism activities in a commercial setting are identified.

Cynnwys

• History of adventure and exploration
• Motivations for adventure
• Adventure and the environment
• Models of adventure
• Marketing adventure
• Adventure destinations
• Managing adventure businesses
• Risk management
• Product and program development
• Leadership skills
• Activity conflicts

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau

Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu Students w ill learn the importance of communications skills and will have the opportunity to develop these in the workshops
Datblygu personol a chynllunio gyrfa Students will be able to assess business and career opportunities in the adventure tourism sector
Datrys Problemau Students will be expected to evaluate problem solving in regard to sustainability issues, conflict resolution and risk management challenges
Gwaith Tim Students will work in teams and understand the value of teamworking and leadership skills in adventure operations
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun The module will give students the ability to assess outdoor learning theory and adventure tourism students will be able to apply these in their certification modules
Rhifedd The assessment will require students to consider numerical aspects of business planning and risk assessment
Sgiliau pwnc penodol Risk assessment skills – students will undertake a HSE level risk assessment for their business plan and understand the importance of doing these
Sgiliau ymchwil Students will develop research skills for the assignment
Technoleg Gwybodaeth Students will be expected to use information technology in the course assessment

Nodau

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