Extreme Environments
- Experiences and knowledge about activities in extreme environments.
- Mechanisms of body temperature regulation and the acute physiological responses upon exposure to a particular environment.
- Psychological and social effects of activities in extreme environments
- Acclimatization of the body in response to repeated exposure to a particular environment.
- Skills such as ice swimming , ice climbing; igloo building and various activities in extreme environments will be undertaken.
- Learning about natural surroundings in extreme environments and nature’s adaptations.
The course can be taken as a single course. Admission criteria: General study competence.
The course is a compulsory course in the semester package Extreme Environments. Students who take the package Extreme Environments are prioritized above students who take it as a single course.
KNOWLEDGE
The student
- can provide insight in field based experiences of the human physiological and psychological responses to exercise in selected environmental conditions.
- has knowledge about exercise and performance in different environments.
- can evaluate physiological and psychological assessment of the acute responses.
SKILLS
The student
- has developed skills and strategies that might be employed to mitigate the effects of the environment will also be considered.
- is able to apply skills required to advise individuals on the preparation necessary to perform physical activity in these environments.
- is able to discuss human physiological and psychological responses to acute and chronic exposure to different (e.g. cold air and water) environments.
- knows how to evaluate the effect that different environments have on the body's response to adapt and perform.
- is able to use physiological and psychological measurement techniques to measure the environmental effect on performance in extreme conditions and demonstrate skills that might mitigate such effects.
GENERAL COMPETENCE
The student
- has knowledge about and be able to discuss social and psychological aspects when living in extreme environments.
- has developed an understanding of and have respect for nature in extreme environments.
- has gained understanding of social, psychological and physiological challenges when living and exercising in extreme environments, like in Northern Norway.
- can understand and reflect how to interact with others and nature in extreme environments.
Theoretical and practical activities and learning methods.
Active participation and cooperation between students is a prerequisite for achieving the courselearning outcomes.
Composite assessment: All parts described below must be approved/passed to get a grade in the course.
Compulsory participation: There is a requirement of 80% participation. Counts 0/100 of the grade.
Work requirements: Four tasks and active participation. Assessed as approved/not approved. Counts 0/100 of the grade.
Home exam: One week (7 days) individual written home exam. Assessment expressions A-F, where A is the best grade and F is not passed. Counts 100/100 of the grade.
Generating an answer using ChatGPT or similar artificial intelligence and submitting it wholly or partially as one's own answer is considered cheating
