Høst 2022

FRI-1802 Outdoor life activities - Autumn - 10 stp

The course is administrated by

Idrettshøgskolen

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.

Course overlap

FRI-1443 Arctic Winter friluftsliv 3 stp

Course contents

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

Application deadline

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

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.

Objective 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

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

Date for examination

Off campus exam hand out date 28.11.2022 hand in date 02.12.2022

The date for the exam can be changed. The final date will be announced at your faculty early in May and early in November.