Outdoor Education and Nordic Friluftsliv

After completion of the semester program Outdoor Education and Nordic Friluftsliv, the candidate will have acquired the following learning outcomes, defined as knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The candidate

• is able to communicate knowledge of outdoor education and plan and implement selected outdoor activities
• has knowledge, insight and the ability to critically assess the values and attitudes that characterize Friluftsliv and various forms of outdoor activities
• has general knowledge of norms, regulations and laws related to the practice of outdoor activities
• has general knowledge of the fjord landscape, geology, glaciology and regional eco-systems
• has insight into philosophical, social and educational issues related to outdoor activities  
• is able to plan, organize and implement trips with safe outdoor activities for various group
• is familiar with and employ appropriate methods in academic research and development work in outdoor studies

Skills

The candidate

• is able to demonstrate basic practical skills in outdoor activities, based on the local nature and culture  
• is able to apply academic knowledge and practical skills in the local environment, such as glaciers, mountains and fjords
• has acquired basic knowledge and experience of planning, organizing and guiding in various types of outdoor activities 
• can design, facilitate and lead groups in nature

General competence

The candidate

• can independently and critically continue to develop his/her own competence and specialization in the practice field of outdoor education
• is able to plan and implement safe outdoor activities for various groups
• can analyze relevant academic and practical issues and implement projects in the field of outdoor education
• can contribute to a sustainable and environmentally friendly development in the field of outdoor education
• is self-aware and can critically reflect on own leadership

The teaching and learning methods are varied and will include excursions, lectures, seminars, group-, and individual work. The subject matter will as far as possible be integrated and experienced through practical teaching. On trips and excursions, methodological considerations will play a central role, together with a high level of personal ability and mastery of skills in outdoor activities. The students will be involved in planning, executing and evaluating the excursions.

Compulsory learning activities will help the students to reach the learning outcome of planning safe outdoor activities and trips, and using outdoor leadership to lead friluftsliv trips.

The course includes lectures, excursions, seminars, group work and individual work.

On trips and excursions, operational and methodological considerations will play a central role, together with the mastery of skills in outdoor activities.

The language of instruction is English.

This course requires some specific clothes and equipment

Do you want to work with people in nature? In this course you will kayak the World Heritage listed Nærøyfjord, experience the glacier landscape and go camping in the mountains. In our outdoor and indoor classrooms you will learn how to lead a group of people in outdoor activities, and learn the philosophy behind Nordic friluftsliv.

Teaching semester: Autumn

You will learn

• basic knowledge about different friluftsliv activities
• to plan, organize and implement trips with safe outdoor activities for various group
• about the relationship between man, nature, culture and society and get familiar with academic research and development work in outdoor studies

We will have various excursions, including kayaking, glacier tours and multiday hiking trips. You will be expected to take responsibility for planning and implementing outdoor hikes.

Teaching semester: Autumn

You will learn:

• basic knowledge about different friluftsliv activities
• to plan, organize and implement trips with safe outdoor activities for various groups
• about the relationship between man, nature, culture and society and become familiar with academic research and development work in outdoor studies

We will have various excursions, including kayaking, glacier tours and multiday hiking trips. You will be expected to take responsibility for planning and overseeing outdoor excursions.

Study methods

The course includes lectures, excursions, seminars, group work and individual work.

On trips and excursions, operational and methodological considerations will play a central role, together with the mastery of skills in outdoor activities.

The language of instruction is English.