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.
Course description for study year 2023-2024. Please note that changes may occur.
Course code
UDR200
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
20
Semester tution start
Spring
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Spring
Language of instruction
Norwegian
Content
- Knowledge about ski, equipment and gear for the winter mountain
- Winter excursion to Nesbyen: Ski play, classic ski, Alpine skiing 7 days
- Novise winter excursion 5 days.
- Advanced winter excursion 5 days.
- Excursion planning with route planning and risk assessment
- Student-led excursion winter, with other students. 4 days
- Rowing and fishing excursion for 3-4 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 and GPS
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, slalom 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
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 wrtitten theory exam. Counts for 50% of the given grade: Exam at university.Grade assessment of skills according to student-led excursion. Counts for 50% of the given grade This assessment consists of a plan for the excursion, and a film documenting the excursion.