Experiences in Extreme Environments

Knowledge

The candidate

• has got field-based experience of the human physiological and psychological responses to activities and exercise in selected environmental conditions, like cold water.
• has developed an understanding of social, psychological, and physiological challenges when living and exercising in extreme, natural environments like in Northern Norway
• has gained an understanding how to interact with and respect nature in extreme environments.

Skills

The candidate

• will be able to discuss human physiological and psychological responses to acute / chronic exposure to different environments (e.g. cold air and water or constant daylight)
• can discuss social and ethical aspects of exercising in extreme environments.
• has insight and basic practical experience in the environmental effects on performance in extreme conditions and can demonstrate skills that might mitigate such effects.
• can perform that she/he has got an understanding how to interact with others and nature in extreme environments.

General competence

The candidate

• will be able to evaluate and apply the new gained competence to own practical experiences and update theoretical knowledge in the field.
• has awareness about the challenges for both human beings and the surrounding nature in extreme environments.
• can consider ethical issues related to activities in nature.