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Course Description
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Course Name
Sports Tourism
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Host University
University of Westminster
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Location
London, England
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Area of Study
Hospitality
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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UK Credits
20 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits4
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units6
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Sports Tourism
Module Code 5TOUR004W Level 5 Semester 2
UK Credit Value: 20 Equivalent Credit Value: US Credits 4 / ECTS Credits 10 *
For many nations both sport and tourism are significant economic sectors and play important roles in society. This module examines the characteristics of sports tourism, identifying how the motivations of sports tourists shape participation and behaviours. It also examines supply characteristics, looking at local,national and global sporting events, the intermediaries and agents who influence the design of sporting products, and the development of sports tourism destinations.Assessment: Essay (70%) ; Coursework (30%).
*All transcripts are issued in UK credits.
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