Overview

Students will gain insights into the origins and innovations of the sector and the development of adventure in an urban environment. Scientific topics will cover the physical and psychological effects of adventurous activities and the economic opportunities within Adventure Tourism and the larger travel and health and wellbeing sectors.

Class time will consist of a combination of lectures, individual exercises, group discussions, group visits to local business and formative assignment practice.

Learning Outcomes

• Apply judgement to create a theoretical Tourism Experience in a specific urban or rural location that identifies a specific physical or psychological benefit

• Critically appraise the potential benefit and risks of adventurous activities.

• Evaluate the Adventure Tourism market on a global and at a local level.