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This document outlines the course objectives, learning outcomes, and content for HT309, a 3-credit terrestrial recreation tourism course. The key topics covered include introducing students to terrestrial-based recreation activities in tourism, developing competencies in operating and managing terrestrial recreation, conducting activities to international safety standards, recreation and leisure concepts, types of recreational activities, and risk management in outdoor recreation planning and operations. Risk identification, assessment, and reduction strategies are discussed. High risk recreation activities are also addressed.
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Recreation tourism 1
- 1. RECREATION TOURISM 1 HT309 TERRESTIAL 3 CREDIT(S) HT309JUN2012DUP2 1
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- 3. SYNOPSIS • Expose thestudents to terrestrial – based recreation activities within the tourism industry • Develop competencies in the overall operation and management of terrestrial based recreational activities. • Conduct the activities based on international safety and risk management plan standards HT309JUN2012DUP2 3
- 4. Learning Outcomes student shouldbe able to:1. The concept terrestrial based recreation and its contribution to tourism industry 2. Tourism planning , technical operation management HT309JUN2012DUP2 4
- 5. Learning Outcomes student shouldbe able to:• The operation and evaluation of terrestrial recreational activities for tourist and customers • Effectives communication in explaining recreational activities rule and safety procedures • Risk management plan in designing and conducting terrestrial based recreational activities HT309JUN2012DUP2 5
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- 9. What is recreationand leisure? HT309JUN2012DUP2 9
- 10. What is recreationand leisure? • Recreation is about activities, pastimes, and experiences which are freely chosen. They are usually undertaken in free time and produce feelings of well being, fulfillment, enjoyment, relaxation and satisfaction. • They are opportunities to express creativity, achieve and master new things and feel good about doing so. • Community based recreation offers an opportunity to meet people while enjoying a range of social, cultural or physical activities. HT309JUN2012DUP2 10
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- 12. A CONCEPTUALIZATION OFLEISURE TIME ACTIVITES Leisure time activites suc as study visiting friends and relatives At home and community recreation TOURISM NATURE TOURISM HT309JUN2012DUP2 12
- 13. A BROAD CATEGORIZATION OFRECREATION ACTIVITIES ACTIVITY BASED ON REPRESENTATION OF THE SPIRIT SPORT AND GAMES RECREATION AMUSEMENT ACTIVITIES HT309JUN2012DUP2 13
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- 16. Outdoor recreation Definition: recreation- refreshment ourmind and body after work hard through activities. HT309JUN2012DUP2 16
- 17. Definition: •Outdoor- located in,done in opened air activities that organized at the open air such as camping HT309JUN2012DUP2 17
- 18. DEFINITION •Outdoor recreation • Organizedfree time activities that are participated in for their own sake and have interaction between participant and elements of nature. (IBRAHIM AND CORDES, 1986) HT309JUN2012DUP2 18
- 19. • DEFINITION LeisureA blockunoccupied time often referred to as a spare time or free time. HT309JUN2012DUP2 19
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- 21. Leisure and tourismindustry HT309JUN2012DUP2 21
- 22. Development and demand Whypeople recreate or travel??? HT309JUN2012DUP2 22
- 23. 1. Psychological needs Self actualization Ego-(self esteem, self respect) Social(love, affection, belonging) Safety-(home, job) Physiological needs-individual will satisfy lowest motivational needs HT309JUN2012DUP2 23
- 24. 2. Surface factors 1.Physical motivators: related to health (sport, maintenance & preventive health program, tension releasers Cultural motivators: desire to learn more about culture, architecture, food, art and folklore other people. Conformation and curiosity Interpersenol motivators: escape from familiar environment (family). Prime motivators is to see or escape from family Status and ego factors: need for recognition, attention, appreciation, and good reputation HT309JUN2012DUP2 24
- 25. 3. Push andpull factors Pull factors: tangible things that draw visitors to a destination. This include people, places and activities • Examples: friends, relatives, celebrities, scenic areas, recreational event, culture, festivals Push factors: intangible things (forces) that come within us. Needs, motivation and way of thinking • Examples: adventure, challenge, escape, self discover, prestige, rest and relaxation HT309JUN2012DUP2 25
- 26. 4. Recreation andtourism phases Phase 1anticipations Phase 6recollection Phase 2 planning Phase 5travel home Phase 3 travel to site Phase 4 participation HT309JUN2012DUP2 26
- 27. Types and needs of recreation activities Importance of Recreation?? @BENEFITS?? Why is recreation and leisure important? HT309JUN2012DUP2 27
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- 29. Importance of Recreation?? •PHYSICOLOGY-Recreation is like a rain shower during the days of scorching heat. It is like a ray of moonlight in the dreadful darknessEmotional balance (balance between work and play)- • PHYSICAL AND HEALTH MENTENANCEResearch has shown that recreation on a daily basis reduces risks of diabetes and hypertension, enhances physical and mental health and improves the quality of life. • feel fresh and relaxed HT309JUN2012DUP2 29
- 30. • Recreation bringsyou close to the nature. • enhancement of your interpersonal and intrapersonal skills • physical health and maintenance HT309JUN2012DUP2 30
- 31. Importance of recreation ImpactsYour Health Reduces Stress Helps You Relax Social Benefits Refresh the Senses Refills the Energy New Avenues Sharpen Skills Effective Time Utilization Quality of Life HT309JUN2012DUP2 31
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- 35. Combined above isPowerful for personal growth and development by building self esteem and self confidence. HT309JUN2012DUP2 35
- 36. Risk management andoutdoor educations HT309JUN2012DUP2 36
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- 38. When using theelements of adventure, risk and challenge outdoor educators need to ensure that their programs satisfy 3 important HT309JUN2012DUP2 criteria: 38
- 39. Managing risk • Managingrisk in outdoor education hinges on the reduction of the degree of real risk to a level considered acceptable to everyday exposure. Understandably, this aim may be an objective of any outdoor program where risk of injury inherent. Safety, is a paramount consideration, however, it cannot be guaranteed. This because there are many factors over which little or no control can be exerted (eg. Sudden rock fall, gear failure, human error, or inclement weather. HT309JUN2012DUP2 39
- 40. • Risk managementplanning is an attempt to identify particular hazards of an injury (or death to participants (Ewert 1983). HT309JUN2012DUP2 40
- 41. There are 3main steps to the management of risk in any outdoor education program; 1. Risk identification 2. Risk assessment 3. Risk reduction (brown 1995, TOLC 1996) HT309JUN2012DUP2 41
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- 43. 2.Risk assessment • Thedegree of risk and the probability of an incident relates to the assessment of risk. to assess the level of risk in an outdoor education program will require an evaluation of the amount of risk identified and the like hood of an incident or accident occurring (TOLC 1996). HT309JUN2012DUP2 43
- 44. 3.Risk reduction • Theaim of risk reduction is to implement range of strategies that will minimize risk to an acceptable level in attempt to prevent incidents occurring. HT309JUN2012DUP2 44
- 45. A range ofstrategies appropriate for reducing risk in outdoor education may include. a) Safety policy guidelines-being familiar with any workplace, health and safety guidelines…. b) Risk disclosure-by outlining the nature activity to participant (and their parents/guardians if under 18 year of age)…. c) Knowing the participants-ice breakers trust activities…. d) Staff training-qualified staff e) Equipment selection, inspection and maintenance-using approved gear… HT309JUN2012DUP2 45
- 46. YOUR RESPONSIBILITY ASA RISK MANAGER!!! HT309JUN2012DUP2 46
- 47. 1. Establish Public Relations.Let people know about your 4. Insist on Good & continuous Maintenance. Routine, 5. Establish accident policies. What procedure you/staff 6. Keep accident report. risk management effort. It is evidence of your responsibility and accountability 2. Identify and correct hazardous condition. Area and facilities should be analyzed on regular basis. If possible, hazards should be correct! If not, warned users about them or area or facility should be discontinued 3. Provide in service education & training. To enhance skill and level of safe environment. CPR accident reporting, agency policies understanding, emergency procedures (What to do first) schedule records of maintenance and inspection required to perform in case and accident? Policies and procedures should clearly defined and accessible by all staff. HT309JUN2012DUP2 47
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- 50. Dua Pelajar CederaDisengat Tebuan Ketika Menuruni Gunung Korbu • IPOH: Dua pelajar Sekolah Menengah Tunku Abdul Rahman, Ipoh, cedera akibat disengat tebuan ketika mereka dalam perjalanan pulang dari Gunung Korbu, dekat Kuala Kangsar, kira-kira 60km dari sini, Sabtu.-(Berita Harian 25 Jul 2011) HT309JUN2012DUP2 50
- 51. 2. GEOLOGI • • • • • CLIFF CAVES HOT SPRING VOLCANOES MOUNTAINELEVATION HT309JUN2012DUP2 51
- 52. LEDANG 29 Sept.- Tindakan seorang lelaki yang bersungguhsungguh mengajak isteri yang baru dikahwininya awal bulan ini dan seorang adik lelakinya mandi-manda di Air Terjun Asahan di Jasin, Melaka, berakhir dengan dia mati lemas hari ini. Dalam kejadian kira-kira pada pukul 10.20 pagi itu, mangsa, Mohd. Khidil Ismeet Anuar, 25, lemas ketika cuba menyelamatkan adik bongsunya, Mohd. Aliff Najmi, 13, yang tergelincir ke dalam kawasan air terjun berkenaan. Artikel Penuh: http://www.utusan.com.my/utusan/Jenayah/20130930/je_03 /Lelaki-baru-kahwin-mati-lemas-ketika-selamatkan-adikbongsu#ixzz2nb680ujm © Utusan Melayu (M) Bhd HT309JUN2012DUP2 52
- 53. 3. WEATHER• RAIN-depression and interpersonal conflicts among visitor, cold and illness • HEAT AND SUN-sunburn and dehydration • WINDS(HURRICANE)- high wind • LIGHTING-thunderstorms HT309JUN2012DUP2 53
- 54. REMBAU – “Sayatidak dengar bunyi petir, tetapi saya nampak cahaya yang seribu kali lebih terang daripada cahaya kamera,” kata salah seorang jurupandu Gunung Datuk yang hanya ingin dikenali sebagai Din, 30-an, ketika ditemui di kaki Gunung Datuk, dekat sini, malam kelmarin. HT309JUN2012DUP2 54
- 55. 4. FLORA• TOXICVEGETATION- rengas and others poisonous shrub. • BARRIERS AND ORNAMENTAL PLANTS- cactus, fig, thorn will restrict visitors movement • TREE FAILURE MECHANICAL- shallow rootingdamage the property • MECHANICAL TREE FAILURE- insect and trees disease, high winds, soil condition HT309JUN2012DUP2 55
- 56. 5. WATER • DROWNING-swimmingis the most popular cause of death • TIDAL CONDITION-rip tides and normal ocean tides (drowning) Visitor usually unaware of riptides • WATER TEMPERATURE-hypothermia • CURRENTS – oceans, lakes, stream and lakes-restrict swimmer/boater to reach safety area, drown over waterfall, forced against rock and pulled under the water • FLOODS AND WATER FLUCTUATION- based on drastic rain downpour and seasonal changes • NATURAL OBSTACLE IN WATER- logs, slick rock • WATERFALL AND RAPIDS- undertows, whirlpools HT309JUN2012DUP2 56
- 57. hilang ketika mandibersama rakan di Pantai Teluk Bidara pagi kelmarin.-sinar harian 16/12/2013 HT309JUN2012DUP2 57
- 58. Other type ofrisk Personnel risk • 1. Human behavior-exploratory behavior, ego, fighting, selfish • 2. Employee termination-hasil ketidak seimbangan akibat dibuang kerja • 3. Sexual harassment---you are too cute!! • 4. Discrimination- race, gender, marital status, disabilities • 5. Employee safety and health aware with human needs hierarchical and their exposure affect to outdoor environment • 6. Seasonal and part time employees-contract, part time guide • 7. Disabilities act HT309JUN2012DUP2 58
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- 60. High risk recreationshould not be eliminated, but participants should be warned of the danger Benefit of high risk: increased self confident, leadership development, teamwork, self esteem, overcoming failure, increased peer trust and group problem solving, youth crime prevention programs, criminal rehabilitation . Most popular is a rope activity which includes rope course, rope ladder, suspended rope, swinging rope, slider web ropes, climbing wall and balance beams. All rope activities are capable of causing serious injuries. HT309JUN2012DUP2 60
- 61. Other high riskoutdoor recreation activities and some inherent danger of participation: White water rafting, canoeing, kayaking and rafting: turbulent water injuries, drowning, hypothermia Mountain climbing-equipment failure, falling, land slides, dehydration, falling rock and tree (branch) Cave exploration-equipment failure, lost in cave, falling, lack of medical aid Wilderness use (camping, expedition, trekking)-dehydration, lack of medical aid and communication, animal attack, losing direction, falling, hit by trees, broken legs. HT309JUN2012DUP2 61
- 62. • High riskrequire extraordinary care, training and specialized equipment. For examples. White water canoeists must develop a higher level canoeing skill, wear protective life jacket and know the dynamics and hydraulic of fast flowing rivers HT309JUN2012DUP2 62
- 63. • Avoid “homemade and designed” equipment facilities. All facilities must design, installed or check by those expertise and experience in such matters provider, seller and manufacturer. • Instructor should teach a student the proper way to handle the risk in order to minimize the potential of injury. • Give attention to the mental and psychological readiness of participant must determine general health, cardiovascular and strength HT309JUN2012DUP2 63
- 64. • Warning shouldbe clearly and repeat in high risk situation. Always give how to instruction before starting an activity. No person should be forced or pressured into participation. HT309JUN2012DUP2 64
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