Friluftsliv Pedagogy
Description of course
The course, friluftsliv pedagogy, will give the student tools to be able to plan, implement and assess friluftsliv in a safe and appropriate manner for all seasons, with different groups. Central keywords coaching in friluftsliv, didactic relational thinking, groups and group processes, learning and teaching principles, motivation and mastery. In addition, time is devoted to the topics safety awareness and security related to didactic arrangements.
The course also contains friluftsliv-related practical experience.
Admission to the programme, or the course.
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.
Learning outcomes
After passing the course, the student shall:
Knowledge:
- have a basic knowledge of friluftsliv pedagogy, relevant working methods in friluftsliv with a major emphasis on coaching in friluftsliv
- have a basic knowledge of friluftsliv for different target groups
- have a basic knowledge of the didactic relational model and its use in friluftsliv arrangements
- have a basic knowledge of motivation, mastery, groups and group processes
- have a knowledge of laws and regulations related to hazardous activity
- have a basic knowledge of security, safety awareness and risk-reduction related to friluftsliv coaching
Skills:
- be able to plan, implement and assess friluftsliv for relevant target groups in a safe and appropriate manner
- be able to use the basic knowledge about coaching in friluftsliv in practice, and reflect on this in light of current theory
- be able to reflect on the how and why of using friluftsliv as an educational tool
- be able to use the didactic relational model in a professional friluftsliv context in practice
- be able to reflect on the characteristics of a good coach and assess one's own knowledge and skills in relation to this
General competency:
- be able to communicate with others about the subject, friluftsliv, based on professional knowledge
- be able to see knowledge and skills in context, and use the combination of these in practical situations
- be able to find, assess and refer to relevant information within the subject, friluftsliv
- be able to produce academic texts
Costs
No costs other than the semester tuition fee and reading list.
Learning activities and teaching methods
The course contains 8-10 teaching days distributed throughout the spring semester. The methods of working are lectures, group work, presentations, coaching, independent work and educational practice.
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 part of the university's quality assurance system.
Practical experience
6 days of friluftsliv-related practical experience, of which a minimum of 1 day is in the school system
Description of examination
See separate section on assessment system.
Additional information
PR Minimum 6 day practical experience, of which at least one day within the school system. Includes a report on practical experience. Must be approved to be able to take the exam.
Oral exam (OE): Grading options: A-F.
System of assessment
Composite assessment, grading options A-E, A = best, F = fail
- Oral exam, counts 100/100 of the grade, grading options: A-E, A = Best, F = Fail.
- Mandatory participation - Practical experience, six days, counts 0/100 toward the grade; grading options: Approved - Not approved.
- Mandatory assignment - reflection note - report on practical experience, counts 0/100 of the grade; grading options: Pass - Fail.
None.
Generating an answer using ChatGPT or similar artificial intelligence and submitting it wholly or partially as one's own answer is considered cheating.
Recommended previous knowledge
FRI1001 Friluftsliv and society
FRI1002 Friluftsliv theory 1
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:
NA172L - Outdoor life pedagogics - 10 credits
FRI1008 - Outdoor theory - 10 credits