Learning outcome

Knowledge

• Knowledge about skis and wax
• Knowledge about different techniques
• Knowledge about historical facts according to Norwegian skiing tradition
• Knowledge experiential learning according to skiing

Skills

• Be able to wax ski for different snow conditions
• Be able to ski in different terrain and under different snow conditions
• Be able to ski in - and out of ski tracks
• Be able to use different cross-country and telemark skiing techniques
• Be able to build a snowpark for ski playing
• Be able to discuss practical and pedagogical issues concerning basic skiing skills
• Be able to discuss and use historical facts according to Norwegian skiing tradition

General competencies

• Be able to introduce basic skiing technique to a group of novices

Course Description

Content

Basic skills in skiing
• Experiential learning and experiential skiing
• Cross-country skiing
• Backcountry skiing - Telemark skiing
• High activity - many repetitions
• Clothing and equipment
• Historical perspectives- traditions and trends

Assessment Methods

Participation in the classes are compulsory. The form of evaluation is chosen to insure that students achieve a some practical experience with skiing during the course

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