FRI201 Utendørs ledelse

After completing the Outdoor Leadership course, students will have achieved the following learning outcomes, categorized into knowledge, skills, and general competence:

Knowledge

The student will be able to:

• Identify and articulate the essential competencies required for effective situational leadership in outdoor contexts.

• Analyze and explain theories of group development and evaluate their practical application in outdoor environments.
• Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of safety protocols and risk management principles relevant to outdoor leadership.
• Discuss and justify the significance of sustainable practices in outdoor activities, including the principles and philosophy underpinning the Leave No Trace approach

Skills

The student will be able to:

• Design and implement a comprehensive trip plan that incorporates detailed safety procedures and systematic risk assessments.
• Demonstrate adaptive leadership by effectively responding to changes in environmental conditions and group dynamics.
• Plan and facilitate outdoor activities, communicate critical information clearly, and establish a safe and supportive learning environment for participants and groups

General competence

The student will be able to:

• Apply principles of situational outdoor leadership by adapting leadership styles to meet the specific needs of the group, context, and individual participants.

• Critically analyze and evaluate changes in both the natural environment and group dynamics to inform decision-making.
• Implement safe, sustainable, and environmentally responsible practices during outdoor activities, while fostering a secure and supportive learning environment for all participants.

1. Reflection Essay: Becoming an Outdoor Leader - a critical reflection on your developmental trajectory as an outdoor leader. The essay should:

   • Demonstrate growth in understanding core concepts of outdoor leadership.
   • Integrate theoretical frameworks with insights from practical experiences (e.g., excursions, leadership-of-the-day responsibilities).
   • Use clear academic writing and appropriate citation of relevant literature.

2. Group Project: Comprehensive Trip Plan for a Student-Organized Excursion - a collaboratively produced trip plan that includes:

   • Objectives, route selection, logistics, roles and responsibilities, and communication protocols.
   • Detailed safety procedures and a systematic risk assessment.
   • Emergency response and contingency planning.
   • Sustainability measures and Leave No Trace principles tailored to the chosen environment.

Approval Requirement:Both assignments are mandatory. Each must meet the specified criteria and receive formal approval to satisfy course requirements and achieve a passing grade.