Friluftsliv Theory 1
The course will increase students' awareness of, knowledge about and skills within different natural environments in the different seasons. The main focus of the course is to develop the students' personal proficiency and coaching competence, in addition to raising awareness related to a trip according to the ability principle.
Trip planning, travel advice, safety, anticipatory thinking, risk-reducing measures and good travel routines are topics closely linked to all practical trips. In addition, students gain insight into their actual acquaintance with nature and first aid.
At the beginning of the semester, lectures are held on the topic of HSE specifically aimed at outdoor activities, which includes trip planning
The course consists of three mandatory trips/courses; Forest and mountain hiking, basic glacier course and canoeing on flat-water and in a river.
In addition, mandatory teaching is given in other relevant friluftsliv activities.
Field cards and a Safe Job Analysis (SJA) are submitted in connection with all activities that take place off campus. This is submitted by the responsible teacher in line with Nord University's safety routines.All activities (group trips, individual activities and self-training) that students are required to complete as part of the study program can only be completed after the trip plan has been approved by the responsible teacher. A trip plan must contain a model 3x3 trip planning, risk and safety form (ROS) and a trip planning form (SARTTO) .
All tours lasting more than 1 day require at least one mandatory check-in along the way (e.g. upon arrival at base camp).Check-in can be done via mobile, map position (e.g. Life360), telephone, or other digital solution. This is integrated into the trip plan template/field map.
Students will receive training in the use of GPS, mobile phones and InReach in connection with conducting trips as a safety measure.
Admission to the programme, or the course. Admission to the programme, or the course. This course is included in the study program Outdoor Studies (friluftsliv), and the semester package Outdoor Studies - Autumn Package.
The programme is physically demanding, and therefore the students must be
- in good physical form
- competent in swimming, that is, be able to swim a minimum of 200m continuously
Admission to the programme of study requires Higher Education Entrance Qualifications.
Applicants who do not have Higher Education Entrance Qualifications and are 25 years of age or older may apply for admission based on their prior learning and work experience. Contact our Admission Office for more information.
The programme is physically demanding, and therefore the students must be
- in good physical form
- competent in swimming, that is, be able to swim a minimum of 200m continuously
Knowledge:
Students
- Have knowledge about travelling in the different types of natural environments: forests and wilderness, mountains, glaciers, lakes and waterways.
- Have knowledge about safety, consequence-based thinking and risk-mitigation measures, particularly in relation to hiking in forests and mountains, glacier hiking, and canoeing.
- Have knowledge about necessary equipment, including safety equipment, and their use and maintenance in connection with the relevant outdoor activities.
- Have knowledge about guiding in outdoor activities, leadership, and managing groups in the relevant outdoor activities.
- Have knowledge about research and development work within the field of outdoor studies.
- Can update their knowledge within the field of outdoor studies.
- Have knowledge about the history, traditions, distinctive character and place in society of outdoor life.
- Have broad knowledge about key topics, theories, issues, processes, tools and methods within the field of outdoor studies.
- Has knowledge of using GPS, InReach and mobile phones as safety measures on trips.
Skills
Students
- Have basic skills in outdoor activities in different natural environments and seasons, including clothing and equipment, use of maps and compass, types of campfires and cooking on a campfire, and various camp and shelter forms.
- Have knowledge about basic first aid related to outdoor life.
- Can perform basic movement techniques on glaciers, correctly use glacier equipment, and conduct simple companion rescue on glaciers.
- Master basic paddling techniques and recognise the main formations in rivers and rapids.
- Demonstrate the ability to create appropriate trip plans.
- Are able to function as a member of a group and contribute to the group’s development.
- Can reflect on what qualities a good guide should have, and assess their own knowledge and skills in relation to this.
- Can find, assess and refer to information and relevant subject matter, and relate it to an issue/research question within the field of outdoor studies.
- Can apply tools, techniques and forms of expression that are relevant to the subject area.
- Can apply academic knowledge and relevant results from research and development work to issues within the field of outdoor studies.
- Can carry out appropriate risk assessments in the relevant natural environment for the activity, and adapt travel and choices accordingly
- Kan bruke sikkerhetssystem som, InReach mini, og GPS-sporing i forbindelse med aktivitet med høyere risiko
General competence:
Students
- Can reflect on how different activities can be carried out with different types of groups in an appropriate and safe manner.
- Have knowledge about the relationship between good personal skills, knowledge and energy, and the importance of this for safe outdoor activities.
- Are able to view knowledge and skills in context, and use a combination of these in practical situations.
- Can plan and carry out work tasks and projects alone and as a participant in groups in accordance with ethical requirements and guidelines.
- Can exchange views with others based on the subject area and participate in discussions about the development of good practice.
- Have knowledge about innovation and innovative processes in the field of outdoor life.
- Have knowledge about relevant academic and professional issues of an ethical nature.
- Can plan and carry out work tasks and projects within the field of outdoor studies alone and as a participant in groups in accordance with ethical requirements and guidelines.
- Has knowledge about the use of security systems and their limitations, margins of error, as well as ethical and privacy issues surrounding their use.
The course consists of three mandatory trips/courses; Forest and mountain hiking, basic glacier course and canoeing on flat-water and in a river.
In addition, mandatory teaching is given in other relevant friluftsliv activities.
Forest and mountain trips
The main focus is on basic skills in outdoor life. During the course, the student will build up knowledge and skills in equipment learning, orientation, types of campfire, cooking on a campfire, first aid, camp and camp forms, as well as topics such as learning in groups, guidance in outdoor life, knowledge of nature and safety. Forest and mountain trip trains you to guide different groups on walking tours in the forest, and in mountain areas that do not require ropes or other forms of protection.
Glacier course
The glacier course has a main focus on safe travel on the glacier, with the main focus on blue ice. Use of equipment, movement technique, rope layer routines, walking method and rescue. Consequential thinking, communication and collaboration are central during the trip. In addition to this, the students get an introduction to guidance in outdoor life related to glacier walking, glacier learning and nature knowledge. The glacier basic course provides competence to plan and carry out independent trips on simple glaciers, as well as being able to carry out simple rescue during glacier walking.
Canoeing
The trip includes both flat water and river paddling. During the assembly, the use of paddling equipment and different paddling techniques are thoroughly reviewed. The students gain a good knowledge of the river's formations and learn to use different paddles in rapids in an appropriate way. Safety is central in the form of visual experience of the river, consequence thinking, rescue and current first aid. Guidance related to canoeing is also in focus.
A written self-assessment relating to canoeing is delivered after the end of the trip. Outdoor life guide - canoeing, is trained to guide various groups, as well as hold introductory courses, with canoeing on flat water. Outdoor life guide - canoeing also has experience with paddling on rivers graded 0 - II.
Solo tripA three-day solo trip must be carried out in a limited area and for a limited period of time. Students must find the location on the map themselves, describe this with a 6-digit coordinate point and also describe characteristics of the location (crossing, stream meeting). The location must be presented in writing and orally in an individual meeting with the subject teacher for approval, BEFORE the trip starts. The written plan must include safety assessments. The student is obliged to provide feedback when the trip is finished by text message to the subject teacher. The trip must take place in an area with mobile phone coverage.Solo mountain trip in a groupSolo mountain trip takes place in groups of 3-7 people. A trip plan with 3x3 trip planning, ROS form and trip planning form (SARTTO) must be submitted and approved before the trip. Trips must take place in areas with marked trails and available cabins/emergency shelters.
Composite assessment:All parts must be approved/passed in order to receive a final course grade.
Compulsory participation: 100% participation in all three activities in connection with:
- forests and mountain trips,
- glacier course
- canoe - river.
Represents 0/100 of the grade. Form of assessment: Approved/not approved.
Required coursework: 3 pieces of required coursework - Practical implementation, and written work in connection with:
- Compulsory 4-day solo forest and mountain trip
- 2-day (2 nights) solo forest trip
- Observation of outdoor practical work (4 days/8 hours)
A tour-plan must be passed in order for the student to participate in a risk-exposed tours. The tour-plan must contain practical and theoretical elements such as:
- Use of map and compass
- Trip planning (3x3, ROS)
- Emergency procedures and safety
- Self-evaluation and buddy check
Represents 0/100 of the grade. Form of assessment: Approved/not approved.
Practical examination including oral hearing: individual, 45 minutes. Represents 100/100. Form of assessment: A - F, A best and F fail.
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Overlap refers to a similarity between courses with the same content. Therefore, you will receive the following reduction in credits if you have taken the courses listed below:
NA159L - Outdoor life skills 1 - 20 credits