Tramping and specialisation theory: trampers and guided walkers in the Greenstone Valley : A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Applied Science in the University of Canterbury, Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism Lincoln College

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Tramping and specialisation theory: trampers and guided walkers in the Greenstone Valley : A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Applied Science in the University of Canterbury, Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism Lincoln College

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The aim of this study is to gather comprehensive information on trampers and guided walkers, in order to understand the changing nature and diversity of their recreation needs. Specialisation theory is used to gather this information, and to focus on recreation behaviour. The basis of this theory is that recreationists may be categorised on the level of experience and commitment to their recreation activity from novice, generalist to specialist. My study uses specialisation theory to ex...

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Thesis

Thesis level

Doctoral

Date created

1989

Creator

Barker, Rachel M.

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https://hdl.handle.net/10182/1541

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specialisation / tramping / guided walkers / recreation experience / commitment / Greenstone Valley / surveys / trekking / recreation management / Marsden::350500 Tourism / Marsden::370403 Recreation and leisure studies

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