Friluftsliv Theory 2
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 five mandatory trips/courses; Skiing and avalanche course, winter hiking, sea kayaking, coastal friluftsliv and basic climbing course
Coursework requirements related to the course:
- 5 days (4 nights) mandatory solo trip related to winter hiking
- 3 days solo trip related to sea kayaking
- 5 days mandatory solo training related to skiing and climbing
- 4 days self-selected friluftsliv-related practical experience.
- Written assignment is related to sea kayaking and coastal friluftsliv
The course is offered in both Bodø and Levanger, therefore there are local adaptations in relation to the implementation. Such adaptations can be, for example, friluftsliv activities with a special local connection or different implementation times for the excursions.
Admission to the programme or the course. This course is included in the study program Outdoor Studies (friluftsliv), and the semester package Outdoor Studies - Spring Package.
The programme of study is physically demanding, and therefore the students must be
- in good physical condition
- have satisfactory skiing skills
- competent in swimming, i.e. be able to swim at least 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.
Knowledge:
Students
- Have knowledge about travelling in the different types of natural environments: winter forests and wilderness, winter mountains, coast and sea, and climbing mountains.
- Have knowledge about safety, consequence-based thinking and risk-mitigation measures in relation to Nordic and alpine skiing, sea kayaking, sailing, climbing and general outdoor life.
- Have knowledge about necessary equipment, including safety equipment, and their use and maintenance related to the various 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.
Skills:
Students
- Have basic skills in outdoor activities in different natural environments and seasons, including clothing and equipment, orienteering, maps and compass, types of campfires and cooking on a campfire, and various camp and shelter forms, and can perform basic first aid related to outdoor activities.
- Can recognise potentially avalanche-prone terrain, make safe route choices in winter mountains, and perform basic avalanche rescue.
- Can perform basic paddling/canoe/kayak techniques at sea, have knowledge about ocean currents and tides, and can carry out self-rescue and companion rescue.
- Have good knowledge about safety at sea, are able to conduct self-rescue and companion rescue at sea, and master basic sailing techniques.
- Can build secure anchors, top rope and rappel anchors suitable for climbing activities.
- Can perform simple companion rescue.
- Are able to function as a member of a group and contribute to the group’s development.
- Can find, assess and refer to information and relevant subject matter, and relate it to an issue/research question.
- Can apply tools, techniques and forms of expression that are relevant to the subject area.
- Can use GPS, inReach devices and mobile phones as safety measures and alerts on the tour.
- Can apply academic knowledge and relevant results from research and development work to practical and theoretical 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
General skills:
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.
- Have insight into how InReach and GPS tracking can be used as safety measures on trips with increased risk, and know the limitations and margins of error, as well as have insight into ethical and privacy issues when using these.
Semester fee and cost of course literature apply.
Hiking equipment is required for trips and accommodation in winter mountain areas in addition to current ski equipment. Having a tent, primus and cooking equipment will be an advantage.
Learning activities and teaching methods
The course contains around 25 days on trips with a coach, around 20 days of mandatory solo trips, written submissions and self-chosen practical experience.
Skiing and avalanche course
This course places most emphasis on learning about, recognizing and avoiding avalanche-prone terrain. During the course, students are introduced to the phenomenon of avalanches and how to travel safely in the mountains in winter. Trip planning, assessment of avalanche danger, knowledge of snow conditions and comrade rescue are also a central theme for the session.
Lectures are conducted in connection with avalanche theory, day trips and sessions on skiing techniques before the trip.
Friluftsliv coach - winter, forest and mountains: is trained to guide different groups in winter forests and clear mountain terrain (ATES 1).
Winter trip
Good preparation and trip planning are key before this trip. Other key themes in this session include skiing techniques on mountain skis and ski play, equipment theory, appropriate first aid such as frost injury and hypothermia, detection and assessment of avalanche-prone terrain and avalanche danger, safe route choices, orientation and various forms of accommodation in snow. The group as a learning unit is also central for this trip.
Friluftsliv coach - winter, forest and mountains: is trained to guide different groups in winter forests and clear mountain terrain (ATES 1).
Sea kayaking
The students become familiar with sea kayaks and associated equipment, and various paddling techniques are thoroughly practiced. Safety, self-rescue and comrade rescue are central to this session. Students also receive an introduction to ocean currents, tides, wind and weather and coastal navigation. In addition, time is given to trip planning, awareness of nature and coastal culture.
Friluftsliv coach - sea kayaking: is trained to guide a variety of groups, as well as hold introductory courses, for kayaking in sheltered waters under moderate conditions (graded 1 star). Friluftsliv coach - sea kayaking also has experience with paddling under conditions rated as 2 stars.
Coastal friluftsliv
The teaching provides basic training in sailing, rowing, navigation, fishing and hunting and safety at sea. Courses such as coastal culture and coastal nature are also taught, along with pedagogy related to the coastal course.
Friluftsliv coach - coast: is trained to guide various groups in basic coastal arrangements, with rowing in sheltered waters, fishing, hunting and preparing food, as well as cultural and nature themes related to the coast. Friluftsliv coach - coast also has experience with sailing and navigation in sheltered waters.
Basic climbing course
Climbing is an activity that begins in the autumn semester with a basic course indoors and the Brattkort test (the national certification standard issued by the Norwegian Climbing Federation). Bouldering and climbing techniques are introduced.
In the spring semester, climbing activity is moved outdoors and a basic course for climbing outdoors is offered. Methods related to the construction of belay stations, top rope and rappelling anchors and safety work in general are thoroughly reviewed. Students will develop skills in the use of climbing equipment, natural safeguards, climbing on links and climbing techniques. Joy of movement is central. Safety, managing groups for climbing rocks, simple comrade rescue and facilitation of climbing activities is a central theme throughout the climbing period.
Basic climbing courses indoors and outdoors educate participants to plan and carry out simple top rope climbing on sports climbing fields for small groups. Basic climbing courses also provide an introduction to climbing on links both on bolts and with one's own anchors, rope work, rappelling, as well as simple comrade rescue.
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
Minimum 4 days self-selected friluftsliv-related practical experience.
Description of examination
See separate section on assessment system.
Additional information
Mandatory participation (CP): 100% on trips and courses
Coursework requirements (CR 1-5): The reflection notes, solo trips, solo training and practical experience must be approved in order to receive a final grade in the course.
Written home exam (HE) Grading options: A-F.
System of assessment
Composite assessment, grading options A-E, A = best, F = fail
- Mandatory participation - Ski and avalanche; 100% attendance, counts 0/100 toward the grade; grading options: Approved - Not approved.
- Home exam: 3 days; counts 100/100 toward the grade; grading options: A-E; Best A, Fail F
- Mandatory assignment - practical experience; counts 0/100 of the grade; grading options: Pass - Fail.
- Mandatory participation - Winter trips; 100% attendance, counts 0/100 toward the grade; grading options: Approved - Not approved.
- Mandatory participation - Sea kayaking; 100% attendance, counts 0/100 toward the grade; grading options: Approved - Not approved.
- Mandatory participation - Coastal friluftsliv (sailing); 100% attendance, counts 0/100 toward the grade; grading options: Approved - Not approved.
- Mandatory participation - Basic climbing course, 100% attendance, counts 0/100 toward grade; grading options: Approved - Not approved.
- Coursework requirement 1 - Reflection assignment on sea kayaking, counts 0/100 of the grade, grading options: Approved - Not approved.
- Coursework requirement 2 - Reflection notes on coastal friluftsliv, counts 0/100 of the grade, grading options: Approved - Not approved.
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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:
NA160L - Outdoor life skills 2 - 20 credits
FRI1009 - Practical friluftsliv 2 - 20 credits