In this course, participants learn about human behaviour from the perspectives of “experiencing” and “meaningful experiences”. Special attention will be given to applying the knowledge base and methods of experiential learning and adventure education in the fields of wellness, experience- and nature-based services and tourism.
The online course will be organized in English which enables an international learning environment.
Key contents
- Meaningful experience, adventure, experientiality
- Service design, experience design, experience economy
- Educational, psychological and social psychological perspectives on experience
- Physical, digital and virtual experiences and environments
Target group
The course is intended for both students and professionals within the fields of education, youth/social/NGO work, leisure and recreation, business, tourism, and sports. A Bachelor’s degree from one of the aforementioned fields is recommended but not obligatory.
Prerequisites
The participants should be willing to listen, read, write and speak English.
Why Study at Humak Open University of Applied Sciences?
Humak University of Applied Sciences operates in the whole of Finland and is the country’s biggest educator in the following fields: youth work, organizational work, work community development, adventure and outdoor education, cultural management, and interpreting and linguistic accessibility.
Humak has about 2400 degree students and about 160 experts in various positions. Finland’s unique open university of applied sciences system and Humak’s extensive online training make high-quality academic studies available to everyone with affordable costs regardless of students’ background. Thousands of students take advantage of our wide selection of online courses every year.
