Information Package / Course Catalogue
Travel Review in Recreation
Course Code: REKB261
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 1
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to enable students to develop environmental awareness by observing various natural, cultural, and recreational areas on-site, while gaining knowledge and skills in designing excursion plans, organizing field-based activities, and managing recreational trips.

Course Content

The course covers topics such as recreational areas; the social, cultural, and environmental impacts of recreation; excursion planning; organization and preparation processes; observation and data collection; post-trip evaluation; sustainability; and excursion presentation.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Rukiye AYDOĞAN
Learning Outcomes
1.Classifies different types of recreational areas and their characteristics through on-site observation.
2.Analyzes the social, cultural, and environmental impacts of recreational areas.
3.Identifies recreational trip objectives suitable for the needs and interests of different target groups (such as children, the elderly, youth, individuals with disabilities, tourists, etc.).
4.Selects appropriate sites based on the identified target group and analyzes the characteristics of the chosen recreational area.
5.Prepares a detailed recreational trip plan tailored to the target group and the specific features of the area.
6.Organizes pre-trip preparations and assigns responsibilities for the field implementation of the recreational trip.
7.Implements the prepared trip plan in the field, demonstrates leadership, and manages the group effectively.
8.Effectively uses observation, data collection, and evaluation skills during the recreational trip.
9.Prepares a post-trip evaluation report that includes target group feedback and field observations.
10.Acts in accordance with principles of environmental ethics, cultural sensitivity, social responsibility, and sustainability throughout the recreational trip process.
11.Presents the trip plan and its implementation at a professional level by supporting it with visual and digital materials.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Leisure and Recreation Management, George Torkildsen, Routledge, 2005.
2.Rekreasyonda Kavram ve Uygulamalar, Ed. Burak Eryılmaz, Detay Yayıncılık, 2024
3.Her Yönüyle Rekreasyon, Ed. Faik Ardahan, Detay Yayıncılık, 2016
4.Yeh, C. Y., Haab, T. C., & Sohngen, B. L. (2006). Modeling multiple-objective recreation trips with choices over trip duration and alternative sites. Environmental and resource economics, 34(2), 189-209.
5.Matthiesen, L. L., Jacobsen, J. B., Skov-Petersen, H., & Lundhede, T. (2025). The recreational benefits from nature. In Green National Accounting in Theory and Practice (pp. 100-112). Routledge.
6.Gosens, T., & Rouwendal, J. (2018). Nature-based outdoor recreation trips: Duration, travel mode and location. Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice, 116, 513-530.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Recognition and Observation Skills of Recreational Areas: Types and features of recreational areas
Week 2 - Theoretical
Social and Environmental Context of Recreation: Social, cultural and environmental impacts of recreation areas
Week 3 - Theoretical
Target Audience Analysis I: General Definitions: Recreational trip objectives appropriate to the needs and interests of different target audiences (children, elderly, young people, disabled individuals, tourists, etc.)
Week 4 - Theoretical
Target Audience Analysis II: Area Selection and Evaluation: The characteristics of the tour area in selecting the appropriate area for the determined target audience.
Week 5 - Theoretical
Introduction to Trip Planning: Preparing a detailed recreation trip plan appropriate to the target audience and area
Week 6 - Theoretical
Organization and Preparation Process: Organization of preparations before the recreation trip and task sharing for field application
Week 7 - Practice
Leadership and Group Management in Field Application: Implementation of the prepared trip plan in the field, leadership and group management
Week 8 - Theoretical
leadership and group management and midterm evaluation
Week 9 - Theoretical
Observation and Data Collection Practices: Observation, data collection and evaluation during the recreation trip
Week 10 - Practice
Observation and Data Collection Practices: Observation, data collection and evaluation during the recreation trip
Week 11 - Theoretical
Post-Trip Evaluation Report: Preparing a post-trip evaluation report that includes target audience feedback and observations.
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
Ethical, Cultural and Sustainability Principles: Nature ethics, cultural sensitivity, social responsibility and sustainability principles in the recreational trip process
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
Travel Presentation and Digital Support: Professional level presentation by supporting the travel plan and implementation with visual and digital materials.
Week 14 - Practice
Trip and Review results and evaluations
Week 15 - Final Exam
final
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory154290
Term Project1415
Final Examination1235
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026