FRI201 Outdoor Leadership

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
• has general knowledge of environmental skills

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

Recommended previous knowledge

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

Compulsory learning activities

Written assignment: Write a reflection paper on your own process to become an outdoor leader.

• Demonstrate your learning development and understanding of outdoor leadership.
• Relate theory to practical learning situations.

The written assignment is mandatory and must be approved to pass the course.

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