The course is connected to the following study programs

  • Bachelor's Programme in Physical Education and Sports
  • Outdoor Education

Teaching language

Norwegian. The course is also offered in English to international students. 

Prerequisites

Outdoor Education One-year programme (Norwegian students):

Knowledge about the law which regulates outdoor life in Norway (public right of access) is required. Furthermore approved life saving certificate is required (less than one year old).

Outdoor Education (International students):

Students will be expected to pass a life saving test or produce a certificate which is less than one year old.

 

Approved requirements for receiving a life saving certificate are:

  • be able to jump fully clothed (trousers/shirt) into water from a height of 3 metres

  • be able to swim 50 meters (dive/jump and swim)

  • be able to dive to a depth of 3.6 metres to collect an object

  • be able to tow (swim) a person for 50 metres and then take him/her ashore

  • be able to bring a person to the side of a swimming-pool in order to prepare for resuscitation

  • approved CPR test (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)

Police certificate of good conduct is required for new students.

Recommended prerequisites

Parts of teaching will be in water/at sea, which requires the ability to swim.

FRI100-1 Outdoor Education 1 - Outdoor Adventure, Culture and Society

FRI110-1 Outdoor Education 1 - Fieldtrips

(Does not apply to international students.)

 

In order to take part in extended field trips in the forests and mountains whilst carrying a full backpack the student must be in good physical condition. Knowledge cross-country skiing skills is preferable.

The field trips and practical training require that each student is able to cope with the challenges one meets in a cold winter enviroment.

FRI111 is also offered in English for international students as well as FRI109 Outdoor Activities Theory. FRI111 and FRI109 are reckoned as one module for international students.

Course contents

  • Movement and camp life in the environments of forest, sea and coastline (winter)

  • Choosing and using appropriate equipment

  • Teaching and guiding

  • Safety, first-aid and survival training in the mountains, common sense at sea

  • Special character of the environment

  • Nature as an arena for recreation, stimulation and learning

  • Nature in a cultural historical perspective

  • Environmental management

  • Fishing

 

 

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course, the student will:

  • be able to make use of the mountains, the forest, the sea and coastline in all seasons as arenas for learning, development and experience for various categories of users

  • be able to teach and direct groups of users in these environments

  • know about security requirements, be able to give first-aid, be able to act responsibly in the mountains and at sea

  • possess knowledge of a selection of species which characterise the areas

  • be able to utilise the areas as arenas for recreation, stimulation and learning

Examination requirements

Approved attendance requirements in practical activities. Requirements for active participation, knowledge and skills in the activities are described in the semester schedule.

 

 

 

Teaching methods

Several extended field courses carried out in decentralised locations. In addition excursions to local facilities.
Field courses, excursions and preparations/supplementary work related to these are compulsory.

The student's work load is estimated to 540 hours.

Evaluation

The study programme manager, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.

Assessment methods and criteria

An individual oral and practical oral exam and one individual written assignment. Each counts 50% of the final grade. The assignment will be based on the log from the field trips. Information about other requirements for design, contents, volume etc. will be given at the introduction to the course. One graded mark is given.

 

 

Reduction of Credits

This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:

Course Reduction of Credits
FRI104 – Outdoor activities teaching III - Forests and mountains - winter 10
FRI105 – Outdoor activities teaching IV - Sea and coastline 10
Last updated from FS (Common Student System) June 30, 2024 1:35:20 AM