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)


Course description for study year 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 10 days
  • Novise winter excursion 5 days, nordic skiing in the back country
  • Advanced winter excursion 4-5 days, nordic skiing in the back country
  • Student-led one day-excursion,  route planning and risk assessment 
  • Student-led excursion winter, with norwegian students. 4-5 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 

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

Coursework requirements

Mandatory attendance 80%

80 % attendance required for all practical activities/excursions.

The subject has the following practical excursions and activities:

  • Winterexcursion Novice 
  • Winterexcursion Advanced 
  • Winterexcursion student-led
  • Winterexcursion to Nesbyen 
  • 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 teacher:

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

There must be an early dialogue between the course supervisor, the student union representative and the students. The purpose is feedback from the students for changes and adjustments in the course for the current semester. In addition, a digital subject evaluation must be carried out at least every three years. Its purpose is to gather the students experiences with the course.

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