Learning outcome

After successfully completing the course, the candidate will have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence.

Knowledge

The candidate has knowledge of:

• Planning trips; paddling canoes in groups, safety procedures and guidelines on difficult stretches of a river
• Equipment and its correct use when canoeing and during rescues on difficult stretches of a river
• Rivers and landscape formation
• Cultural forms related to rivers
• Fluid mechanics (in depth knowledge)
• The history of the canoe (in depth knowledge)
  

Skills

The candidate can demonstrate / explain:

• Paddling technique in solo canoes on difficult stretches of a river, forward strokes, j-stroke, back stroke, half sweep, cross stroke, counter, low bracing, high bracing, sculling for support, reverse j-stroke, sloping stroke

• Rescuing techniques, self-rescue and rescuing others on difficult stretches of a river
• How to conduct inspections, and carry out route selection on difficult stretches of a river
• Physical and mental stamina during long canoe trips with overnight camping
• Nature and cultural topics related to rivers

General competence

The candidate can:

• Analyse and ensure their own and group safety on difficult stretches of a river with a view to creating a safe learning space
• Analyse and ensure that group members have sufficient energy during the trip
• Demonstrate an awareness of didactics and methodology related to the training of intermediate learners in canoes on rivers
• Communicate safe guidelines, procedures, organization and working methods for canoe trips on rivers for intermediate learners
• Teach nature and cultural topics related to rivers
• Plan and execute trips and courses on rivers up to level II-III

Course Description

• Planning trips, safety, responsibility and consequence analysis in relation to canoeing on rivers
• Getting ready to use solo canoes on difficult stretches of a river
• Canoeing in rapids; techniques
• Inspection and route choices in rapids
• Self-rescue and rescuing others in rapids
• Advanced first aid
• Guidance, planning and implementation of educational programmes in relation to difficult rivers
• Trip guidelines, procedures, organization and working methods in relation to difficult rivers
• Rivers in relation to landscape forms
• Culture forms related to rivers
• Fluid mechanics

Teaching and Learning Methods

• 1 lecture
• 7 days with supervisor

• Tuition; reading of curriculum literature by students; training skills that correspond to the learning outcomes described above. All practical teaching is obligatory.

Assessment Methods

The course requires 100 % compulsory participation in practical activities. The practical component counts for 60 % of the course grade; a 4-hour written examination counts for 40 % of the course grade. The course grade is awarded on a descending scale using letter grades from A to E for passes and F for fail.

The assessment methods are designed to assess the candidate's knowledge, skills and competence, and ability to communicate the subject; please refer to the learning outcomes above.

In content and level, the course is equivalent to the Norwegian Canoe Association's advanced course.

Minor adjustments may occur during the academic year, subject to the decision of the Dean