Holistic Approach to Well-Being Tourism (5cr)

Evaluation scale

1-5

Content scheduling

The course covers: - Holistic concept of well-being - Synergy between well-being and tourism/hospitality - Measuring and evaluating health and well-being impacts - Practical applications in tourism business development

Objective

The student is able to - illustrate well-being in a holistic way - demonstrate the synergy between well-being and tourism and hospitality business - measure and evaluate the impact of health and well-being

Content

Holistic Approach to Well-Being Tourism explores the synergy between well-being and tourism, emphasizing the holistic concept of well-being. Students will learn how to measure and evaluate the impact of health and well-being and apply these insights to tourism business development through practical case examples.

Location and time

Online Lecture Attendance Policy: 80%. If you fall below, there will be an extra assignment (plus fall to the final grade) Punctuality: Arrive on time for online lectures. Assignment Deadline Policy: Late submissions will not be accepted Activeness during the course sessions will affect the final grade positively

Materials

- Lecture notes - Teacher-provided materials on the LAB platform - Selected articles and case studies on well-being tourism

Teaching methods

The course is delivered online through the LAB learning platform. Teaching methods include online lectures, interactive discussions, case studies, and group assignments. Students will also engage in self-directed learning and reflection tasks.

Employer connections

The course includes real-life examples and case analyses from the tourism and hospitality industry, and may involve guest speakers from the sector.

International connections

LAB’s online learning platform (Moodle) and digital collaboration tools (Teams/ ZOOM).

Completion alternatives

Students may complete the course through individual assignments if group participation is not possible, subject to teacher approval.

Student workload

The work load is 5x27 hrs = 135 hrs - 16x2 hrs online lectures = 32 hrs - reading assignments about 1,5 h/ week - written reflection about 1 h/ week - individual work for the group assignment about 2 hrs/ week - online group meetings 2 h/ week

Qualifications

Recommended prior knowledge: - Basics of tourism and hospitality - Understanding of responsible tourism and well-being services - Ability to work in project-based learning environments