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Module One: Introduction to Commercial Recreation and Tourism

    Learning Objectives:

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Comprehension of the history of commercial recreation.

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Understanding of the types of commercial recreation enterprises.

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Understanding of the social, economic, and environmental impacts of commercial recreation.

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Ability to describe the commercial recreation experience.

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Understanding the roles and differences between an entrepreneur and intrapreneur.

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Comprehension of the sources of innovation.

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Understanding entrepreneurial strategies.

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Understanding barriers to participation in commercial recreation.

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Understanding economic concepts related to commercial recreation.

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Understand the on-going role of disruptors and their impact on commercial recreation and tourism enterprises.

To complete this module successfully, please complete the following chapters in the order shown below:


Chapter 1: What is Commercial Recreation and Tourism: pp. 3- 24
 


Chapter 2: The Entrepreneur: pp. 27 - 49
 


Chapter 3: The Nature of Commercial Recreation and Tourism: pp. 53 - 78

Once you have completed the activities in this topic, you should:

Go on to Module Two: Initiating and Managing Commercial Recreation and Tourism.

 

 

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