autumn 2022
FRI-1802 Outdoor life activities - Autumn - 10 ECTS

Application deadline

Exchange students and Fulbright students: 15 April for the autumn semester.

Type of course

This course is mainly for exchange students. If capacity, it will open for other students  . Number of students is limited to 15.

Admission requirements

Target group: Students interested in different aspects of outdoor life (Nordic friluftsliv). This course will especially be interesting for students also engaged in sport sciences, in outdoor education, environmental education, leisure management or in the nature based tourism field.

Prerequisites Normal physical conditions. Adequate personal outdoor equipment is required. Students must be able to speak, write and read English.


Course overlap

If you pass the examination in this course, you will get an reduction in credits (as stated below), if you previously have passed the following courses:

FRI-1801 Outdoorlife activities - Winter 5 stp
FRI-1803 Outdoorlife activities - Winter 5 stp
FRI-1443 Arctic Winter friluftsliv 3 stp

Course content

The course is practically oriented, based on a theoretical background. Through this course, the students shall acquire basic skills, knowledge and experiences connected to basic outdoor life activities on bare ground (autumn/summer). The students shall get an insight into different perspectives of outdoor life (Nordic friluftsliv) and be able to reflect upon and discuss outdoor life (Nordic friluftsliv) in different contexts. The students shall develop their ability to work together and show joint responsibility and critical self-evaluation. The students shall enhance their understanding for their own academic field in connection with outdoor life activities. This course will give an introduction into a variety of outdoor life topics such as:

•    Hiking in various terrain

•    Different forms of outdoor activities and camp on bare ground

•    Planning, leading and managing trips

•    Safety and requirements connected to clothing, equipment and activities in summer/autumn season

•    Safety in the outdoors.

•    Orienteering with map, compass and GPS

•    Friluftsliv as a cultural and sociological phenomenon

•    Outdoor life in different cultures and countries

•    Nature knowledge

•    Traceless travel in the outdoors


Objectives of the course

Learning outcomes On successful completion of the course, students will have acquired the following overall learning outcomes in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

  • Have knowledge about the traditions and contemporary practices of outdoor life (friluftsliv) in Norway
  • Have overview of rules and regulations connected to outdoor life (friluftsliv) activities
  • Have insight into nature and culture in northern Norway
  • Have understanding of different aspects of outdoor leadership, safety and group dynamics in the outdoors

Skills 

  • Be able to practice basic bare ground outdoor life activities and camp life
  • Demonstrate skills, methods and routines for planning and leading trips for 2-3 days
  • Have ability to navigate and make necessary judgements on safety issues
  • Be able to take care of oneself and others under different conditions

General competence 

  • Be able to demonstrate a reflective understanding of nature and outdoor life (friluftsliv) as practice, phenomenon and concept
  • Be aware of the requirements concerning the competence and equipment required for practising safe outdoor life in the arctic region
  • Demonstrate reflective skills with regards to own experiences and learning outcomes
  • Have an awareness of the environmental conditions and be able to demonstrate traceless travel.
  • Reflect on how outdoor life activities can be used in own academic field

Language of instruction and examination

English

Teaching methods

Each student is expected to work 250 hours to achieve the learning outcomes of the subject. A large part of the course program takes place in nature and includes practical exercises and the development of experience. The preparation, execution and follow-up of field trips are important. Student-work related to field excursions will be organized in groups. The teaching and learning methods will be student-focused and involve problem-based learning, project work, group work, practical and methodical work with guidance throughout the course, and lectures, discussions and the use of ICT

Information to incoming exchange students

This course is open for inbound exchange student who meets the admission requirements, including prerequisites. Please see the Admission requirements" and the "Prerequisite" sections for more information.

Do you have questions about this course? Please check the following website to contact the course coordinator for exchange students at the faculty: https://en.uit.no/education/art?p_document_id=510412


Examination

Examination: Date: Duration: Grade scale:
Off campus exam 28.11.2022 09:00 (Hand out)
02.12.2022 13:00 (Hand in)
5 Days A–E, fail F

Coursework requirements:

To take an examination, the student must have passed the following coursework requirements:

Active participation in all trips Approved – not approved
Approved paperwork and presentations Approved – not approved
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More info about the coursework requirements

The following requirements must have been approved:

  •  At least 80% active participation in all trips, outdoor- and classroom activities, including lectures, presentations, trip planning and group tasks
  •  Approved paperwork and presentations. Overview over required paperwork will be given in the start of the course.

Re-sit examination

Students who achieve F (failure) will be given the opportunity for a re-sit exam.
  • About the course
  • Campus: Alta |
  • ECTS: 10
  • Course code: FRI-1802