Course
Outdoor Education: Winter, Coast friluftsliv and Leadership (UDR200)
For this subject, the students will gain knowledge, skills and a general proficiency related to planning, execution and evaluation of excursions in winterfriluftsliv and coastlife. Being able to lead in these excursions is a key element in the subject. The teaching is built upon the values in the term friluftsliv (free - air-living)
Dette er emnebeskrivelsen for studieåret 2024-2025. Merk at det kan komme endringer.
Semesters
Fakta
Emnekode
UDR200
Vekting (stp)
20
Semester undervisningsstart
Spring
Undervisningsspråk
English
Antall semestre
1
Vurderingssemester
Spring
Content
- Knowledge about ski, equipment and gear for the winter mountains
- Winter excursion to Nesbyen: Ski play, nordic ski, Alpine skiing 10 days
- Novise winter excursion 5 days, nordic skiing in the back country
- Advanced winter excursion 4-5 days, nordic skiing in the back country
- Student-led one day-excursion, route planning and risk assessment
- Student-led excursion winter, with norwegian students. 4-5 days
- Rowing and fishing excursion for 3 days
- Outdoor leadership theory and practice
- Equipment and packing
- Different snow types and snow conditions
- Accident prevention and first aid for outdoor winter.
- Map, compass, apps and technology
Learning outcome
Following completion of the course, the student shall be able to:
Knowledge
- Use appropriate clothing, packing, ski and gear for spending time in the winter mountain and along the coast.
- Plan, prepare and evaluate structured teaching of ski play, cross-country skiing, alpine skiing and fishing.
- Plan, prepare, carry out and evaluate winter and coast- excursions.
- Account for different factors that can contribute to accidents in the outdoors.
Skills
- Use map, compass and GPS
- Demonstrate knowledge and basic techniques of cross-country skiing, alpine skiing, telemark skiing and ski play
- Recognize risks and prevent accidents in winter mountain and along the coast.
- Handle a row boat and fishing gear.
General
- Take care of themselves in the winter mountains and along the coast.
- Ensure the safety of various forms of tours and activity.
Forkunnskapskrav
Anbefalte forkunnskaper
Exam
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid | Exam system | Withdrawal deadline | Exam date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical assessment | 1/2 | Letter grades | — | — | — | ||
| School exam | 1/2 | Letter grades | Inspera assessment | — | — |
Grade assessment on written theory exam. Counts for 50% of the given grade: Exam at university.
Grade assessment according to student-led excursion. Counts for 50% of the given grade
This assessment consists of a groupplan for the excursion and a film documenting the excursion
Vilkår for å gå opp til eksamen/vurdering
80 % attendance required for all practical activities/excursions.
The subject has the following practical excursions and activities:
- Winterexcursion Novice
- Winterexcursion Advanced
- Winterexcursion student-led
- Winterexcursion to Nesbyen
- Rowing and fishing excursion
- Students/groups that receive one or more exam(s) "not approved" by first submission, will be provided the opportunity to take the exam again. If the same task/trip is not possible to organize, an alternative exam will be given.