Higher Education Entrance Qualification.
There is no specified performance level requirement to enter the study programme, but to be able to successfully complete the programme the students have to be in good physical condition and be able to actively participate in the lessons.
The students must be able to swim and be able to perform simple lifesaving. Furthermore the student must be in good form in order to take part in long canoe and hiking trips in the forest/mountains with a fully packed backpack, in summer as well as in winter. Adequate cross-country skiing skills are also required.
The field trips and practical training require that each student is able to cope with these challenges.
The study programme includes Outdoor Activities Theory and practical courses in Outdoor Activities. Outdoor Activities 'Friluftsliv' in this context will be activities in the outdoors, often with the Norwegian outdoor tradition in focus. Traditional guiding for different categories of participants in different landscapes of nature and culture is included. Guiding in landscapes of trade where imparting knowledge about culture, trade, zoology, botany, geology etc. is also emphasised.
During the course, the students gain practical experience in the organisation Midt-Agder outdoor recreation, and the Norwegian Tourist Association (DNT).
On successful completion of the programme. students will:
Knowledge
Skills
General competence
The one-year programme Outdoor Education is an undergraduate study programme in outdoor activities 'friluftsliv' (60 credits). The programme will provide a valuable basis for activities related to outdoor life in various organizations (for example the Norwegian Tourist Association and the outdoor organizations), health rehabilitation and in the commercial nature-based tourism industry. The study provides professional competence in outdoor activities that is relevant for kindergarten, primary school, upper secondary school and 'folkehøgskole'.
The one-year programme Outdoor Education can be included in the bachelor's program in sports, and the bachelor's program in public health work.
A police certificate is required for admission to the programme.
See further information: uia.no/politiattest
The teaching provides that the students have the opportunity to qualify/certify themselves in the following:
- Kayak
- Climbing
- Boat driving test
- Tour leader summer/autumn - The Norwegian Tourist Association (DNT)
- Tour leader winter - The Norwegian Tourist Association (DNT)
The teaching is free, but there may be a fee to be issued with a course certificate.
International students may apply courses in Norwegian Outdoor Education equivalent to 30 credits. The courses are offered in English in the spring semester; FRI109-1 (10 credits) and FRI111-1 (20 credits).
60
Full time
Kristiansand
Faculty of Health and Sport Sciences