Friluftsliv Theory 1
Description of course
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.
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.
Coursework requirements related to the course:
- 4 days mandatory personal hike related to forest and mountain hiking
- 3 day (2 nights) solo trip related to forest hiking
- 4 days personal hike linked to canoeing
- 5 days self-selected friluftsliv-related practical experience.
- Assessment tasks related to the excursions Basic glacier course and canoeing.
Admission to the programme.
Required prerequisite knowledge
The course is a mandatory part of the one-year study programme in friluftsliv.
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.
Required prerequisite knowledge
The course is a mandatory part of the one-year study programme in friluftsliv.
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
Learning outcomes
After passing the course, the student shall:
Knowledge:
- have knowledge of hiking in the various nature categories forest and fields, mountains, glaciers and watercourses
- have knowledge of safety, anticipatory thinking and risk-reducing measures, especially in relation to hiking in forests and mountains, glacier hiking and canoeing
- have knowledge of the necessary equipment, including safety equipment, and use and maintenance of these related to the relevant friluftsliv activities
- have knowledge of coaching in outdoor life, leadership, and the handling of groups in relevant friluftsliv activities
Skills:
- have basic skills in outdoor life in various categories of nature and different seasons, including regard for clothing and equipment, use of map and compass, types of campfires and cooking on campfires, and various types of camps and accommodation
- be able to practise basic first aid related to friluftsliv
- be able to perform basic movement techniques on glaciers, correct use of glacier equipment and simple comrade rescue on glaciers
- master basic paddling techniques and recognize the most important formations in rivers and rapids
- demonstrate the ability to create appropriate itineraries
- be able to function as a member of a group and contribute to the group's development
General competency:
- be able to reflect on how different activities can be carried out for different types of groups in an appropriate and safe way
- have insight into the relationship between good personal proficiency, knowledge and reserves of energy, as well as the importance of this for safe friluftsliv
- be able to see knowledge and skills in context, and use the combination of these in practical situations
Costs
Semester fee and reading list.
Individual hiking and camping gear are required for hiking and overnighting in the mountains. Having a tent, primus and cooking equipment will be an advantage.
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.
Course evaluation
The programme of study is evaluated annually by the students through course questionnaires (a mid-term evaluation and a final evaluation). Evaluations are included as a part of the university's quality assurance system.
Practical experience
5 days self-selected friluftsliv-related practical experience.
Description of examination
See separate section on assessment system. Additional information:
- Compulsory participation: 100% attendance on courses and excursions. Must be approved to receive a final grade in the course.
- Assessment tasks: 5 assessment tasks. Assessment task 1-5 must be approved to gain a final grade in the course.
- Professional pratice: Must be approved to receive a final grade in the course.
- Practical examination. Grading scale A-E for pass, F for fail
System of assessment
Compound assessment:
- Compulsory participation 1: Forest and mountain trip, 100% attendance, comprises 0/100 of the grade, grading scale Approved - Not approved.
- Compulsory participation 2: Basic glacier course, 100% attendance, comprises 0/100 of the grade, grading scale Approved - Not approved.
- Compulsory participation 3: Canoeing, 100% attendance, comprises 0/100 of the grade, grading scale Approved - Not approved.
- Assessment task 1: Assignment: self-assessment on basic glacier course, counts 0/100 toward grade; grading options: Approved - Not approved.
- Assessment task 2: Assignment: self-assessment on canoeing, counts 0/100 toward grade; grading options: Approved - Not approved.
- Assessment task 3: four-day solo canoe trip, counts 0/100 toward grade; grading options: Approved - Not approved.
- Assessment task 4: four-day solo forest and mountain trip, comprises 0/100 of the grade, grading scale Approved - Not approved.
- Assessment task 5: three-day solo trip, comprises 0/100 of the grade, grading scale Approved - Not approved.
- Professional practice: 5 days self-selected friluftsliv-related practical experience, comprises 0/100 of the grade, grading scale Passed - Failed
- Practical examination, comprises 100/100 of the grade, grade options: A-E, A = Best, F = Fail.
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Recommended previous knowledge
15 hour (minimum) first aid course
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