Course

Friluftsliv: forest and mountains (IDR233)

Students will learn about the value base and role of outdoor life (Friluftsliv) in Norwegian society. The relation between historic practices and modern activities as well as how different outdoor activities can contribute to a more sustainable society. The course provides basic knowledge and practical experience with excursion planning, accident prevention and dealing with accidents and injures in water, forest and mountain terrain. Field simulation is an important tool here. Teacher led excursions and student-led trips in smaller groups provide hands on in-depth knowledge about of outdoor life in forest and mountain environments. There will be some expenses related to personal equipment, such as wool clothing, hiking boots, sleeping bag, and backpack.


Dette er emnebeskrivelsen for studieåret 2025-2026

Fakta

Emnekode

IDR233

Vekting (stp)

15

Semester undervisningsstart

Autumn

Undervisningsspråk

English, Norwegian

Antall semestre

1

Vurderingssemester

Autumn

Timeplan

Vis timeplan

Litteratur

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Content

  • History of outdoor life and its significance for Norwegian identity
  • Rules and regulations
  • Modern outdoor life practices
  • Health, Safety and the Environment (HSE) in forest and mountains
  • First aid course
  • Excursions: Mountain hike #1 (4 days), Mountain hike #2(4 days), Student led trip (4 days) in smaller groups
  • Indoor and outdoor climbing (weather dependent)
  • Interdisciplinary activity
  • Day trips in the local area

Additional information:

  • The course will be conducted mainly in English
  • The course will be physically demanding and students must be in good physical condition.
  • Students must be able to swim.
  • Students must have their own personal outdoor equipment.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

The student shall:

  • Be able to explain the history of outdoor life and its significance for Norwegian identity.
  • Be able to explain HSE principles in forest and mountains.
  • Have knowledge of first aid in forest and mountains.
  • Have knowledge of planning an overnight trip in forest and mountains.
  • Have knowledge of natural history.
  • Have knowledge of climbing terminology.

Skills

The student shall be able to:

  • Perform first aid in forest and mountain environments.
  • Perform self-sufficiency and CPR in water and waterways.
  • Conduct and lead hikes in forest and mountain environments.
  • Perform indoor (and outdoor) climbing.
  • Use a map and compass

General Competence

The student shall be able to:

  • Reflect on different outdoor life practices and the sustainability perspective.
  • Organize and evaluate hikes in a forest and mountain environment.

Forkunnskapskrav

Ingen

Exam

Form of assessment Weight Duration Marks Aid
Submission of trip plan and film documentary from personal experience 1/2 Letter grades
Written exam 1/2 3 Hours Letter grades


Practical Assessment:

  • Students (in groups) prepare trip plan for student-led excursion + Students document trip with video (group grade)
  • Criteria for trip and film will be available via Canvas

Written Individual School Exam

Vilkår for å gå opp til eksamen/vurdering

Compulsory attendance 80%

Compulsory attendance of 80% of all teaching, practical activities, and excursions.

Excursions:

  • Mountain hike 1
  • Mountain hike 2
  • Self-guided trip
  • Three day trips in the local area

Fagperson(er)

Course coordinator:

Åge Vigane

Course teacher:

Åge Vigane

Study Adviser:

Ivar Bjørnsen

Study Program Director:

Gaute Sørensen Schei

Course teacher:

Øyvind Johannes Holtlien Salvesen

Method of work

  • Lectures
  • Group work
  • Practical sessions
  • Excursions (day trips and overnight trips)
  • Self-study

Åpent for

Sports Science- Bachelor's Programme Norsk friluftsliv - Norwegian Outdoor Life
Exchange Students at Faculty of Arts and Education
Outdoor Education

Emneevaluering

There must be an early dialogue between the course supervisor, the student union representative and the students. The purpose is feedback from the students for changes and adjustments in the course for the current semester.In addition, a digital course evaluation must be carried out at least every three years. Its purpose is to gather the students experiences with the course.

Kontakt

Course coordinator:

Åge Vigane

Course teacher:

Åge Vigane

Study Adviser:

Ivar Bjørnsen

Study Program Director:

Gaute Sørensen Schei

Course teacher:

Øyvind Johannes Holtlien Salvesen

Tilbys av

Faculty of Arts and Education

Department of Education and Sports Science

The course description is retrieved from FS (Felles studentsystem). Version 1