Course
Outdoor Education: Winter, Coast friluftsliv and Leadership (UDR200)
Facts
Course code UDR200
Credits (ECTS) 20
Semester tution start Spring
Language of instruction English
Number of semesters 1
Exam semester Spring
Time table View course schedule
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Introduction
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.
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
Recommended prerequisites
Medium + physical condition is strongly recommended to be able to participate in the excursions .
Be able to swim
Exam
Practical assessment
Weight 1/2
Marks Letter grades
School exam and pratical assessment
Weight 1/1
Marks Letter grades
School exam
Weight 1/2
Duration 3 Hours
Marks Letter grades
Grade assessment according to student-led excursion.
This assessment consists of a groupplan for the excursion and a film documenting the excursion
All submitted assignments must be the result of the student’s own independent work. Students are responsible for familiarizing themselves with the rules for source referencing.
Information on source referencing is available on the University Library’s website: https://www.uis.no/en/library/citations
Guidance on the use of AI tools in relation to exams can be found on the University of Stavanger’s exam pages: https://www.uis.no/en/student-pages/use-of-artificial-intelligence-ai-in-assignment-writing-and-exams
Coursework requirements
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.