Admission and how to apply
Admission requirements
Completed 60 ECTS (one year higher education).
Teaching semester: Autumn
You will learn
- basic knowledge about different friluftsliv activities
- to plan, organize and implement trips with safe outdoor activities for various groups
- about the relationship between man, nature, culture and society and become familiar with academic research and development work in outdoor studies
In both outdoor and indoor environments, you will learn how to lead a group of people in outdoor activities, and learn about the philosophy behind Nordic friluftsliv.
We will have various excursions, including kayaking, glacier tours and multiday hiking trips. You will be expected to take responsibility for planning and overseeing outdoor excursions.
Have a look at exchange student Charlottes stay in Sogndal!
Study methods
The course includes lectures, excursions, seminars, group work and individual work.
On trips and excursions, operational and methodological considerations will play a central role, together with the mastery of skills in outdoor activities.
This course requires some specific clothes and equipment.
The language of instruction is English.
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