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.
Course code
UDR200
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
20
Semester tution start
Spring
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Spring
Language of instruction
English
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
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
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.