Wellness from Nature and Greencare in Finland, 5 cr - TOU009AS2AE
Course unit language
English
Upcoming implementations
Wellness from Nature and Greencare in Finland TOU009AS2AE-3002 24.03.2025-16.05.2025 5 op(CONTACT, ...)+-
Campus
Porvoo Campus
Teaching language
English
Timing
24.03.2025 - 16.05.2025
Groups
CONTACT
REE5PC1
BLENDED
RE4PC2
EXCH
Teachers
Antti Kurhinen, Niina Moilanen
Seats
20 - 40
Degree Programme
RESTO Restonomi
R&D proportion
0.00 cr
Virtual proportion
0.00 cr
Evaluation scale
H-5
Current implementations
No ongoing implementations yet.
Past implementations
No past implementations yet.
Learning objectives
Upon completion of this module, the student is able to
-understand the concepts of Green Care
-recognise the possibilities of nature for wellness
-understand the uniqueness of Finland offering nature-based experiences
-understand different nature-based wellness business models
-develop and manage nature-based wellness experiences
Contents
Concepts and methods of Green Care and wellness from nature
Finnish Snow Culture
Arctic tourism/Sami culture
Digital nature tourism
Food in nature/food from nature
Sustainability in nature-based tourism
Nature tourism research
Execution methods
This course is blended (some sessions are on Zoom, some are in nature or in Haaga/Porvoo Campus). The course is based on learning by doing including various activities such as guest lectures, company visits, cases, projects, and study excursions to nature .Demonstration of competence as recognition of prior learning, contact competence councelling teacher Niina Moilanen. For more information see Haaga-Helia student pages Recognition of Learning: https://www.haaga-helia.fi/en/recognition-learning
Learning materials
The material is available on Moodle platform.
Intro
Welcome to study nature-based tourism, which is one of the fastest growing branches of tourism as people seek wellness and unique experiences in nature to escape their busy everyday life. You will deepen your knowledge of concepts and theories which help you to analyse and develop nature-based tourism business. You will put the knowledge into practice using versatile methods in real-life cases in Finland.
Starting level and linkage with other courses
This course is part of the minor package of Nature and Wellness Experiences.
Assessment criteria
Assessment criteria - grade 1
The student’s participation in the activities of the module is rather passive and his/her contribution to the team work is inadequate . The student shows only moderate ability to analyse and develop nature-based tourism business. The student completes the assignments of the module with minimal input and does not show deep understanding of the topic.
Assessment criteria - grade 3
The student’s participation in the activities of the module is rather active and his/her contribution to the team work is considerable/valuable. The student shows moderate ability to analyse and develop nature-based tourism business. The student completes the assignments of the module with good results and understands well the concepts of the topic.
Assessment criteria - grade 5
The student’s participation in the activities of the module is very active and constructive. He/she acts as a team motivator with his/her actions and knowledge and the student’s contribution to the team work and completion of the assignments is crucial. He/she shows excellent skills to analyse and develop nature-based tourism. The student completes the assignments with excellent results showing deep understanding of the concepts of the topic and produces new ideas and thoughts.