FRI111 Outdoor Education 2 - Forest, Sea and Coastline

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.  

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

• Approved individual assignment

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.
Requirements for active participation, knowledge and skills in the activities are described in the semester schedule (see Canvas).

Teaching methods

Several extended field courses carried out in decentralised locations. In addition excursions to local facilities.
Field courses and excursions comprise approximately 25 days. Some weekends may be used for teaching.
Field courses, excursions and practical teaching, in addition to preparations/supplementary work related to these are compulsory.

The teaching gives the opportunity to take the boat driver's test, as well as to obtain certification as a winter tour guide in the Norwegian Tourist Association (DNT). The teaching is free, but there may be a fee to be issued with a course certificate.

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

Evaluation

The person responsible for the course, 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

A graded individual practical-oral examination: 30 minutes preparation and 30 minutes presentation/examination.

See Canvas for details.

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