Introduction

The study programme is a 60 ECTS one-year foundation programme. It is an independent programme, but may also be included in a Bachelor’s degree. Candidates who successfully complete Outdoor Life, Culture & Nature Guiding 1 and 2 will be awarded the title university college candidate.

If candidates complete in addition a one-year university college programme, and the 1-year post-graduate teaching programme qualification (PPU), they will become qualified as teachers (adjunct). Different combinations of studies in outdoor activities and other programmes qualify for admission to the Master’s degree programme, Physical Education, Sport and Outdoor Life Studies.

Target Group and Admission Requirements

The target group consists of applicants who meet general admission requirements and who are seeking an academic and professional education in outdoor activities. The study programme may, alone or in combination with further training, provide a foundation for working within the school system, voluntary organisations, public administration, travel, health, rehabilitation, social work and other fields of interest.

All students must have completed the Red Cross First-Aid course or the equivalent (at least 15 hours), before beginning the individual “mountain and glacier” or “water and waterways” portion of the programme. Students who can document that they have completed this type of course within the last three years will receive credit for that course.

Aim of the Programme

The study programme will provide students with basic, practical skills in outdoor life activities. Students will gain knowledge of outdoor life as a phenomenon, including the area’s history, development and management. It will also provide students with expertise in working with and organising outdoor activities.

Further Education opportunities

Outdoor Life, Culture & Nature Guiding 1 is an independent programme, but may also be included in a discipline-specific Bachelor’s degree. Candidates who successfully complete Outdoor Life, Culture & Nature Guiding 1 and 2 will be awarded the title, university college candidate. If candidates complete in addition a one-year university college programme, and the 1-year post-graduate teaching programme qualification (PPU), they will become qualified as teachers (adjunct). Different combinations of studies in outdoor activities and other programmes qualify for admission to the Master’s degree programme Physical Education, Sport and Outdoor Life Studies.

We recommend that students, who have completed basic pedagogy studies, choose to enrol on study programme, 913 Further Outdoor Studies, rather than Outdoor Life, Culture & Nature Guiding 1.

Curriculum and structure

The study programme provides students with practical skills, knowledge, attitudes and experience related to outdoor activities guiding.

The study programme will provide students with:

• Basic skills in simple outdoor activities in various environments
• Basic experience in the teaching of outdoor activities and guiding
• Insight into the history and development of outdoor life
• Insight into the management of Norwegian outdoor life
• The ability to assess one’s own competence and the ability to choose routes according to ability
• A basis for reflecting on attitudes and experiences related to outdoor life, society, culture, nature and man

Teaching and Learning Methods

Throughout the entire course of study, teaching and learning methods will include outdoor teaching in the form of guided and individual trips, lectures, practical training, reports, group and seminar work.

Assessment Methods

Throughout the study programme the students’ knowledge is evaluated through portfolios, oral and written exams. In order to be awarded a diploma students must complete the obligatory parts of the study programme and have their portfolios and reports approved.

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