Sport Tourism
| Title | ΚΑΤΕΥΘΥΝΣΗ-ΑΘΛΗΤΙΚΟΣ ΤΟΥΡΙΣΜΟΣ / Sport Tourism |
| Code | ΓΚ2300 |
| Faculty | Physical Education and Sport Science |
| School | Physical Education and Sport Science (Serres) |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter/Spring |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 260000493 |
| Academic Year | 2016 – 2017 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Weekly Hours | 2 |
| Class ID | 600069175
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Course Type 2016-2020
- General Knowledge
- Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600069175
- OpenCourses (eClass):
Learning Outcomes
The student will be introduced to sport tourism, sport tourism market and its services. By the end of the class the student will be able to develop and evaluate sport tourism projects and services. Finally, carreer paths and business opportunities in sport tourism will be discussed.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Adapt to new situations
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Work in an international context
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
- Design and manage projects
- Respect natural environment
Course Content (Syllabus)
This course aims to introduce students to sport tourism theory and practice. Additionally, at the end of the class students will be able to recognise the impact of sport tourism on the economic development of local communities and on the environment. Career paths in this sector will be also discussed.
Keywords
sport tourism, tourism, environment, sport tourists, events
Educational Material Types
- Slide presentations
- Multimedia
- Interactive excersises
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Description
Internet (email notifications, blackboard)
Projector
Social media
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 18 | 0.7 | ✓ | ||
| Seminars | 4 | 0.2 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Fieldwork | 2 | 0.1 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Project | 2 | 0.1 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Total | 26 | 1 |
Student Assessment
Description
The final grade in this course is based on the grades achieved in the final examination (50%) along with a team project at the end of the class (50%). The examination consists partly of multiple choice questions and partly on short-answer questions. Detailed instructions are given to the students at the beginning of the semester in the course outline and in the Depertmrnt's Assignment Manual. Students must achieve at least 50 per cent on the final examination in order to pass the course. During the semester students are able to self-evaluate their understanding on the course material by taking short quizzes. The team-project should be presented at the last day of classes.
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Summative)
- Written Assignment (Formative, Summative)
- Performance / Staging (Formative, Summative)
Last Update
20-09-2013
