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HRTM12-214: Adventure Tourism

Description

This subject introduces students to adventure and activity tourism as a significant sector of the leisure and tourism industries. Key issues relating to the historical development of tourism, the rise of adventure tourism, communication, motivation, adventure destinations and environments and ethical issues are examined to develop a contextual understanding of the adventure tourism industry. Throughout the subject, there is a focus on the leadership and group dynamics involved in adventure activities. Experiential learning opportunities are offered during this subject, including several field trips where students apply theories in a practical situation.

Subject details

Type: Undergraduate Subject
Code: HRTM12-214
EFTSL: 0.125
Faculty: Bond Business School
Semesters offered:
  • January 2024 [Standard Offering]
  • September 2024 [Standard Offering]
  • January 2025 [Standard Offering]
Credit: 10
Study areas:
  • Business, Commerce, and Entrepreneurship
Subject fees:
  • Commencing in 2023: $4,050.00
  • Commencing in 2024: $4,260.00
  • Commencing in 2025: $4,460.00
  • Commencing in 2023: $5,400.00
  • Commencing in 2024: $5,730.00
  • Commencing in 2025: $5,990.00

Learning outcomes

  1. Explain the growth and historical development of tourism and adventure tourism.
  2. Analyse the learning and motivational factors associated with participation in adventure tourism activities.
  3. Describe the range and diversity of adventure and activity tourism environments, destinations and their unique characteristics.
  4. Explain the role of leadership and group dynamics involved in adventure activities.
  5. Explore the key risk factors, current legislation and ethical factors influencing participation in adventure tourism activities.

Enrolment requirements

Requisites:

Nil

Assumed knowledge:

Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.

Restrictions:

Subject dates

  • Standard Offering
    Enrolment opens: 12/11/2023
    Semester start: 15/01/2024
    Subject start: 15/01/2024
    Last enrolment: 28/01/2024
    Teaching census: 09/02/2024
    Withdraw - Financial: 10/02/2024
    Withdraw - Academic: 02/03/2024
  • Standard Offering
    Enrolment opens: 14/07/2024
    Semester start: 09/09/2024
    Subject start: 09/09/2024
    Last enrolment: 22/09/2024
    Teaching census: 04/10/2024
    Withdraw - Financial: 05/10/2024
    Withdraw - Academic: 26/10/2024
  • Standard Offering
    Enrolment opens: 10/11/2024
    Semester start: 20/01/2025
    Subject start: 20/01/2025
    Last enrolment: 02/02/2025
    Teaching census: 14/02/2025
    Withdraw - Financial: 15/02/2025
    Withdraw - Academic: 08/03/2025
Standard Offering
Enrolment opens: 12/11/2023
Semester start: 15/01/2024
Subject start: 15/01/2024
Last enrolment: 28/01/2024
Teaching census: 09/02/2024
Withdraw - Financial: 10/02/2024
Withdraw - Academic: 02/03/2024