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Duration
1/2 year
Scope
Full-time
Start
Spring
Campus
Kristiansand

The programme is tailor-made for exchange students looking for a full semester (30 ECTS) of activities in the Norwegian mountains, forests, sea and coastline.

The Outdoor Education Program at the University of Agder is activity-based and gives you both practical and theoretical skills in outdoor education. After completing the programme you should be able to use the mountains, the forest and coastline as arenas for learning, development and experience. The program also aims to give students an insight into the traditions of Norwegian Outdoor activities.

During the programme you will:

  • Learn how to recreate, live, and camp in mountainous areas, the forests, the sea, and coastline over multiple days
  • Learn to master different and challenging environments in winter, spring, and summer conditions
  • Make appropriate choices concerning clothing and equipment related to the environment and the activities
  • Learn how to teach, lead, and guide in these areas and gain knowledge about planning, navigation, and making risk assessments before and during an activity
  • Execute several self-planned trips in winter and summer time in various activities
  • Gain basic knowledge of rowing and fishing and a selection of flora and fauna which characterize the local archipelago/skerries area
  • Learn how to evaluate the areas in a cultural-historical perspective
  • Gain an understanding of how nature can be used as a resource for tourism and business development
  • Gain an understanding of how being outdoors is part of Norwegian schools and kindergartens
  • Be introduced to back-country skiing, climbing, tour-cycling, canoeing, and sea-kayaking
  • Gain a Norwegian certificate in sea-kayaking and climbing (this is optional and a small fee will apply

Admission requirements

Please note that to participate in the Outdoor Education course, you must be physically and mentally fit and be able to swim. It is highly advisable to complete a basic first aid course before travelling to Norway. All courses are taught in English.

This course is aimed at students with a sports or outdoor education background. However, other students may apply and will be offered places depending on availability.

Letter of Motivation for Outdoor Education (FRI109 & FRI111)

All students must submit a letter of motivation together with the application.

Answer the following questions, using approximately 400 words in total:

  1. What is your personal background in outdoor activities and/or sports?
  2. What is your educational background in outdoor activities and/or sports?
  3. How do you think or expect outdoor education can contribute to your degree and to you personally?

Practical information

Price:

Transportation to and from courses and activities outside Kristiansand Municipality will be covered by UiA. Students are expected to cover the cost for transportation to and from courses and activities within the Municipality (bus, walking or cycling).

Small fees will apply for students wanting to be certified within the Norwegian Climbing Association (approximately 300 NOK) and the Norwegian Paddle Association (approximately 200NOK). Both of the certifications are optional.

Syllabus:

The following books are used in the theoretical and practical lessons in the program:

  • Priest, S., & Gass, M. (2018). Effective leadership in adventure programming, 3E. Human Kinetics. ISBN: 9781492547860
  • Long, S. (2020). Hillwalking. The official handbook of the Mountain Training walking schemes. UK Mountain Training Board. ISBN: 9780954151195

Physical demands:

Please note that you must be physically and mentally fit and be able to swim to participate in the program. It is further highly advisable to complete a basic first aid course before arrival.

Questions?

Academic and practical questions - contact the program director 

Thomas Birkedal Stenqvist

Application process questions - contact the International Office

int-office@uia.no

Details

Application deadline

15 October

Credits

30 ECTS credits

Questions about this programme?

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Faculty of Health and Sport Sciences

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Equipment list

See the list of clothing and equipment required for the course