DISCIPLINE "FISHING TOURISM" IN THE SYSTEM OF TRAINING BACHELOR IN TOURISM
The article raises the actual topic of teaching the discipline "Fishing tourism" at the Timiryazev Academy. The etymology of the term "tourism" is considered; the ambiguity of its perception in relation to fishing is shown. The positive role of amateur fishing as a health-improving type of tourism is shown. Fishing is shown not only as recreation, but also as a tool for the development of rural areas. A brief review of modern literature on fishing tourism is given, problems associated with the publication of monographs and training manuals on fishing are indicated. A short excursion into the lecture course on the discipline "Fishing tourism" is made. The data on the content of some practical lessons are given. A detailed analysis of the traditional fishing methods taught by students is given. The role of reservoirs located on the territory of the Timiryazev Academy is shown, where students consolidate the skills acquired in classrooms. The main scientific result: the article proves the validity of including the discipline "Fishing tourism" in the curriculum for training bachelors studying in the direction of "tourism".