School Tourism as Part of Physical Education in the Light of Tourist Activities Declared by High School Students in Wrocław, Poland

Abstract

The objective of the study is to recognize the expectations of high school students with regard to various forms of school tourism, and with the school tourism teacher’s personality. The study was performed during the second semester of 2009–2010 school year among 250 students of selected high schools in Wrocław, Poland. The method of the diagnostic poll and the questionnaire technique have been applied. Also, a discussion of literature in the field is provided. The results indicate that high schools students are interested in participating in tourism classes over the course of physical education classes, and the interest in tourism is similar for boys and girls. Students share a similar personal profile of a school tourism teacher. They appreciate the sense of responsibility, as well as educational and interpersonal skills. The personal example of a physical education teacher can play a vital role in initiating interest and passion for tourism.

Keywords

• school tourism
• high school
• optional classes
• teacher’s personal profile