FRI201 Outdoor Leadership

Contents and structure

The main element of Outdoor Leadership is leadership work in theory and practice. Conditional leadership and group development is emphasised through several day- and multiday excursions. Students will practice basic outdoor leadership skills as student leaders of the day on excursions. Through two theoretical and practical modules, the students will specialize in outdoor leadership and safety and risk management. 

Excursions:

• Glacier excursion
• Nature based tourism excursion with norwegian students
• Self planed excursion in the forest

Learning Outcome

After completion of the course Outdoor Leadership the student will have acquired the following learning outcomes, defined as knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The student

• has knowledge of core competencies of outdoor leadership
• has knowledge, insight and the ability to understand group development
• has general knowledge of safety and risk management
• has general knowledge of professional ethics

Skills

The student

• is able to demonstrate conditional leadership, based on the group and the nature environment
• is able to write a trip plan with safety and risk analysis
• is able organize, communicate and give instruction to groups in nature environment

General competence

The student

• can independently continue to develop his/her own conditional outdoor leadership
• can analyse relevant changes in the group and in the nature environment
• can contribute with organizational, instructional, and facilitation skills that outdoor adventure leaders should possess

Entry requirements

None

Recommended previous knowledge

Be prepared for overnight excursions in tent and be able to carry a backpack with own equipment on excursions.

Teaching methods

The teaching and learning methods are varied and will include excursions, lectures, seminars, group-, and individual work. The subject matter will as far as possible be integrated and experienced through practical teaching. On trips and excursions, methodological considerations will play a central role, together with a high level of personal ability and mastery of skills in outdoor activities.

Compulsory learning activities

Themed blog: Present digitally theoretical reflections on your own learning experiences from the excursions.  

• Demonstrate your learning development and understanding for outdoor leadership as a study subject.
• Increase your academic writing skills with basis in the curriculum and other relevant literature.
• Relate theory to practical learning situations.
• Communicate knowledge and experiences through texts and pictures. 
• Increase digital skills and competencies.

The themed blog is mandatory and must be approved to pass the course. Two blog posts must be published. A blog can be tied either specifically to one of the excursions, or describe a learning process taking place over an extended period.

Assessment

Six hours home exam. Graded from A-F (A is best, F is fail).  

Examination support material

None

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