Wellbeing Tourism (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Content scheduling

Assignments have a recommended schedule.
Latest deadline for all assignments is at the end of the course.
No webinars that require attendance at a given time
Guidance sessions are available online

Objective

The object of the course
After completing this course, you will know what makes wellbeing tourism a unique and profitable market. You will gain insight about wellbeing tourism in Finland and abroad and can begin to understand what kind of wellbeing tourism services are suitable for different customer segments.

Course competences

Learning objectives
You are able to identify different actors and operations in wellbeing tourism. You understand the motives of wellbeing tourists and the theme’s significance to the competitiveness of companies. You understand the concepts, phenomena and special characteristics related to responsible wellbeing tourism nationally and internationally. You know the national theme-promoting strategies and development policies.

Content

- Wellbeing tourism concepts and phenomena
- Wellbeing tourism nationally and internationally
- Wellbeing tourism services
- Wellbeing tourism actors and customers
- Special characteristics and strategic emphases
- Ecological, economical and socio-cultural responsibility.

Location and time

Independent online implementation
Kick-off webinar in the beginning of the course

Materials

During the course, you will have access to a wide range of learning materials, such as videos, articles, research reports and tourism strategies. The materials are easily accessible in the Moodle learning environment.

Teaching methods

Online lectures/ video recordings
Independent reading materials and information search
Online discussions
Versatile independent assignments (eg. quiz, written text, case studies)

Employer connections

Possible case work provided by wellbeing tourism companies.
Case examples from the field.

Exam schedules

No exam

International connections

Case examples and assignments with both national and global perspective.

Completion alternatives

You have the right to apply for recognition of your studies if you have prior learning (e.g. university studies completed elsewhere) that can be accredited towards the degree you are currently completing.

The recognition of prior learning is possible in three primary ways: accreditation (replacement or inclusion), recognition of informal learning and studification. More precise info: JAMK Degree Regulations, section 17.

Student workload

One credit corresponds to an average of 27 hours of work, which means that the load of five credits is approximately 135 hours.
Estimated workload:
Online lectures and videos 30h
Reading material 20h
Assignments and information search 85h

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1 (Sufficient)
You can define concepts related to wellbeing tourism. You can identify multiple actors and perspectives in wellbeing tourism in global and national levels. You can point out national theme-promoting strategies and development policies.

2 (Satisfactory)
You can define concepts and special characteristics related to wellbeing tourism. You can describe multiple actors, customers and perspectives in wellbeing tourism in global and national levels. You can explain and give examples of national theme-promoting strategies and development policies.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

3 (Good)
You define and explain concepts and special characteristics related to wellbeing tourism. You examine multiple actors, customers and perspectives in wellbeing tourism in global and national levels. You can evaluate responsible wellbeing tourism. You discuss the national theme-promoting strategies and development policies.

4 (Very Good)
You analyze concepts and special characteristics related to wellbeing tourism. You discuss and compare multiple perspectives in wellbeing tourism in global and national levels. You evaluate the responsibility of wellbeing tourism actors, services and operations. You examine national theme-promoting strategies and development policies.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5 (Excellent)
You show analytical examination of concepts and special characteristics related to wellbeing tourism. You are able to critically evaluate and discuss multiple perspectives in wellbeing tourism in global and national levels. You discuss the responsibility dimensions related to wellbeing tourism actors, services and operations. You examine and compare national theme-promoting strategies and development policies.

Qualifications

Basics in responsible tourism

Further information

You must confirm your attendance on this course by completing the orientation assignment by the given deadline.
Usage of Artificial Intelligence in your learning assignments must follow Jamk guidelines and ethical principles.

Course assessment is based on the learning objectives and assessment criteria.
Self and peer assessment included.