Outdoor Education: Winter, Coast friluftsliv and Leadership (UDR200)

For this subject, the students will gain knowledge, skills and a general proficiency related to planning, execution and evaluation of excursions in winterfriluftsliv and coastlife. Being able to lead in these excursions is a key element in the subject. The teaching is built upon the values in the term friluftsliv (free - air-living). Proper clothing for winter mountains like wool underwear and windproof jacket and trousers are necessary and must be provided by the students themselves.


Course description for study year 2025-2026. Please note that changes may occur.

See course description and exam/assesment information for this semester (2024-2025)
Facts

Course code

UDR200

Version

1

Credits (ECTS)

20

Semester tution start

Spring

Number of semesters

1

Exam semester

Spring

Language of instruction

English

Offered by
Time table

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Content

  • Knowledge about ski, equipment and gear for the winter mountains

  • Winter excursion to Nesbyen: Ski play, nordic ski, Alpine skiing 12 days

  • Novise winter excursion 5 days, nordic skiing in the back country

  • Advanced winter excursion 4 days, nordic skiing in the back country

  • Student-led excursion winter, with norwegian students. 4 days

  • Rowing and fishing excursion for 3 days

  • Outdoor leadership theory and practice

  • Equipment and packing

  • Different snow types and snow conditions 

  • Accident prevention and first aid for outdoor winter.

  • Map, compass, apps and technology

Learning outcome

Following completion of the course, the student shall be able to:

Knowledge 

  • Use appropriate clothing, packing, ski and gear for spending time in the winter mountain and along the coast.

  • Plan, prepare and evaluate structured teaching of ski play, cross-country skiing, alpine skiing and  fishing.

  • Plan, prepare, carry out and evaluate winter and coast- excursions.

  • Account for different factors that can contribute to accidents in the outdoors.

Skills

  • Use map, compass and GPS

  • Demonstrate knowledge and basic techniques of cross-country skiing, alpine skiing, telemark skiing and ski play

  • Recognize risks and prevent accidents in winter mountain and along the coast.

  • Handle a row boat and fishing gear.

General

  • Take care of themselves in the winter mountains and along the coast.

  • Ensure the safety of various forms of tours and activity.

Required prerequisite knowledge

None

Recommended prerequisites

Medium + physical condition is strongly recommended to be able to participate in the excursions .

Be able to swim

Exam

School exam and pratical assessment

Form of assessment Weight Duration Marks Aid
School exam 1/2 Letter grades
Practical assessment 1/2 Letter grades

Grade assessment on written theory exam. Counts for 50% of the given grade: Exam at university.Grade assessment according to student-led excursion. Counts for 50% of the given grade This assessment consists of a groupplan for the excursion and a film documenting the excursion

Coursework requirements

Mandatory attendance 80%

80 % attendance required for all practical activities/excursions.

The subject has the following practical excursions and activities:

  • Winterexcursion Novice (nkr 1200-1400)

  • Winterexcursion Advanced 

  • Winterexcursion student-led

  • Winterexcursion to Nesbyen (nkr. 9000)

  • Rowing and fishing excursion

  • Students/groups that receive one or more exam(s) "not approved" by first submission, will be provided the opportunity to take the exam again. If the same task/trip is not possible to organize, an alternative exam will be given.

Course teacher(s)

Course teacher:

Øyvind Johannes Holtlien Salvesen

Course teacher:

Bjørnar Kjellstadli

Course coordinator:

Åge Vigane

Study Adviser:

Ivar Bjørnsen

Method of work

Teaching will alternate between teaching in class, excursions, group work and self-studies

Open for

Norsk friluftsliv - Norwegian Outdoor Life
Exchange Students at Faculty of Arts and Education

Course assessment

The faculty decides whether early dialogue should be conducted in all or selected groups of courses offered by the faculty. The purpose is to gather feedback from students for making changes and adjustments to the course during the current semester. In addition, a digital evaluation, students’ course evaluation, must be conducted at least once every three years. Its purpose is to collect students` experiences with the course.

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