spring 2019 FRI-1801 Outdoorlife activities - Winter - 15 ECTS

Application deadline

Exchange students and Fulbright students: 1 October for the spring semester

Type of course

This course is for exchange students.

Admission requirements

This course is for exchange students with higher Education Entrance Qualification and certified language requirements in English.

Target group: Students interested in different aspects of outdoor life (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. Students who already have completed FRI-1800 will only get 10ECT for FRI-1801 due to overlapping topics and skills in these subjects.

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

Only 15 students will be accepted each semester.


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-1800 Outdoor life activities - Autumn 5 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 in general, and winter outdoor life especially. The students shall get an insight into different perspectives of outdoor life (friluftsliv) wintertime, and be able to reflect upon and discuss outdoor life (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 and camping in winter environments
  • Planning, leading and managing trips
  • Basic skiing techniques on and off trail and in ski play
  • Safety and requirements connected to clothing, equipment and activities: Avalanche safety, first aid, dressing in cold temperatures, emergency shelters, emergency plans
  • Navigation in the outdoors
  • Traditions such as trapping and fishing 
  • Friluftsliv as a cultural and sociological phenomenon
  • Outdoor life in different cultures and countries
  • Nature knowledge and traceless travel in the outdoors


Objectives of the course

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 different traditions and contemporary practices of outdoor life (friluftsliv) in Norway with focus on winter conditions
  • Have overview of rules and regulations connected to outdoor life (friluftsliv) activities
  • Have knowlegde about nature and culture in northern Norway, and the traditional human use of natural resources in the north
  • Have an understanding of different aspects of outdoor leadership, safety and group dynamics in the outdoors

 

Skills

  • Be able to practice basic winter outdoor life activities, such as winter camping, skiing in different conditions, camp fire, use of equipment, cooking, navigation
  • Be able to travel off trail on skis with necessary equipment
  • Demonstrate skills, methods and routines for planning and leading winter trips for  2-3 days
  • Have ability to navigate in winter terrain and make necessary judgements on safety issues
  • Be able to take care of oneself and others under winter 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 375 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.

Assessment

Assessment: The following requirements must have been approved before the candidate is allowed to start the exam work:

  • 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 will be given in the start of the course.

Exam: Individual written assignment in 5 days.

Marks: A-F. A is the best mark, E the lowest mark for a pass. F is fail.  Students who achieve F (failure) will be given the opportunity for a re-exam to improve their examwork. Normally in the following semester.


Recommended reading/syllabus

List of literature will be presented in the start of the study.

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  • About the course
  • Campus: Alta |
  • ECTS: 15
  • Course code: FRI-1801