NATURE AND ADVENTURE TOURISM PRACTICES

TOİ151

Course Code: TOİ151
Semester: -
Theory+Practice: 3 + 0
ECTS: 4

Course Type

Elective Course

Course Level

Associate Degree

Year of Study

Semester

ECTS

Name of Lecturer(s)

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

Defines the concepts, types (land, water, air-based), and historical development of nature and adventure tourism with examples of national and international destinations.
Plans the operational requirements, equipment management, and field logistics of adventure tourism activities such as trekking, camping, and mountaineering.
Applies outdoor risk management, wilderness survival, first aid, and emergency action plan procedures according to international occupational health and safety standards.
Develops eco-friendly practices in line with the "Leave No Trace" philosophy and UN Sustainable Development Goals by respecting flora, fauna, and local ecosystems while conducting nature tourism activities.
Manages crisis situations in changing climate and challenging terrain conditions; exhibits proactive leadership directing teamwork by anticipating the physical and psychological expectations of the tourist profile.

Mode of Delivery

Face to face

Prerequisites

Recommended Optional Programme Components

none

Course Description

This course examines the operational processes and risk management of nature-based alternative tourism concepts (adventure tourism, botany, bird watching), centering on ecological sensitivities. Within the scope of the course learning outcomes, students acquire the competency to act in accordance with nature conservation principles by evaluating the environmental impacts of tourism and to make rapid decisions by applying stress management during unforeseeable nature-induced disruptions in outdoor operations.

Course Contents

WEEK	TOPICS
1^st Week	Introduction to Nature and Adventure Tourism: Basic Concepts and Historical Development
2^nd Week	Types of Adventure Tourism: Land, Water, and Air-Based Activities
3^rd Week	Field Logistics and Equipment Management: Camping, Trekking, and Mountaineering Gear
4^th Week	Navigation: Map Reading, Compass, and GPS Usage
5^th Week	Risk Management, Safety Protocols, and Legal Obligations in Nature
6^th Week	Wilderness Survival Skills and Emergency First Aid
7^th Week	Midterm Exam
8^th Week	Eco-Friendly Operations: "Leave No Trace" Principles
9^th Week	Application I: Route Planning and Trekking Management
10^th Week	Application II: Basic Camping and Outdoor Habitation
11^th Week	Human Psychology in Nature and Adventure Tourism: Managing Stress, Fear, and Panic
12^th Week	Field Crisis Management: Bad Weather Conditions, Accidents, and Evacuation Plans
13^th Week	Leadership, Group Dynamics, and Teamwork in Adventure Tourism
14^th Week	Innovative Trends in the Sector: Wearable Tech, Virtual Reality, and Sustainability
15^th Week

Recommended or Required Reading

1. Aydın Ş., & Şahin, S. (2022). Doğa ve macera turizmi: Temel kavramlar, alanlar, uygulamalar. Detay Yayıncılık.
2. Cengiz, C., & Çekirdekçi, Ş. (2021). Kırsal turizm, ekoturizm ve macera turizmi. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
3. T.C. Gençlik ve Spor Bakanlığı. (2023). Doğada hayatta kalma ve arama kurtarma temel rehberi. GSB Yayınları.
4. Buckley, R. (2021). Adventure tourism management (2nd ed.). Routledge.
5. Curtin, S. (2020). Wildlife and nature tourism: Concepts and practices. CABI.
6. Hales, R., & Higgins-Desbiolles, F. (2022). Leave No Trace and the future of sustainable outdoor recreation. Journal of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism, 37, 100489.
7. Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics. (2024). The 7 principles of Leave No Trace. https://lnt.org/why/7-principles/

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture
Discussion
Case Study
Presentation
Project

Assessment Methods and Criteria

	Quantity	Percentage (%)
Mid-term	1	30
Project	1	20
Total(%)		50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)		50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)		50
Total(%)		100

ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload

Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam	1	1	1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work	14	3	42
Preparation for Final exam	1	17	17
Course hours	14	3	42
Preparation for Midterm exam	1	17	17
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam	1	1	1
Homework
Total Work Load			120
Total Work Load / 30 (h)			4
ECTS Credit of the Course			4

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

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K2
K3
K4
K5
K6
K7
K8
K9
K10
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