Outdoor Studies - Spring Package
See study programmeOutdoor studies (Friluftsliv) is an integral part of Norwegian culture. From a very early age, children are taught to respect and enjoy the outdoors.
The Norwegian word “friluftsliv” can be translated directly as “free air life” and covers many aspects of outdoor life, including:
- taking in fresh air,
- engaging in outdoor activities, for movement and enjoyment,
- learning to understand and respect the natural world.
Friluftsliv include practical outdoor activities combined with theoretical teaching sessions to improve your technical, instructional, leadership and safety skills. The program includes several days of field trips in the mountains, sea and other environments and gives you a broad introduction to the field of outdoor life.
Knowledge:
The student shall:
- Have knowledge related to current friluftsliv activities.
- Have knowledge of safety perspectives for friluftsliv.
- Have insight into friluftsliv as a phenomenon, relevant research and how to teach outdoor skills.
Skills:
The student shall:
- Have skills in current friluftsliv activities in different categories of nature.
- Be able to plan, implement and assess friluftsliv activities for relevant target groups,
- Be able to ensure the safety of the actual friluftsliv activities and implement excursions according to the ability principle.
- Be able to function as a member of a group and contribute to the group's development
General competency:
The student shall:
- Have insight into the relationship between good personal proficiency, knowledge and reserves of energy, as well as the importance of this for safe friluftsliv
- Have insight into the ethical dilemmas associated with the use of nature.
- Be able to see knowledge and skills in context, and use the combination of these in practical situations.
The admission requirement is Higher Education Entrance Qualification.
This semester package is mainly offered to exchange students from our partner universities.
Exchange students are admitted on the basis of nomination by their home institution. The student must first be nominated by their home institution before they can apply to the semester package. After the nomination is received by Nord University the student will receive information about the admission process.
Please go to Nord’s student exchange site for more information about the admissions process and requirements at Nord University.
For others it is possible to apply for admission to the course as a single-course, but note that the admission is restricted. You will find more information on how to apply for admission to a single-course on the Admissions Office's information pages (only in Norwegian).
The courses in this study program are also included in Outdoor Studies (friluftsliv).
Costs: Semester fee and copy fee. No tuition fees for students within EU/EEA/EFTA.
Individual hiking and camping gear are required for hiking and overnighting in the mountains
More information for students with citizenship outside te EU/ EEA and Switzerland: https://www.nord.no/en/study-programmes/admission/tuition-fees
Final examination
Each course has a concluding assessment. The course descriptions provide detailed information.
Examinations are regulated by Regulations governing studies and examinations at Nord University.
Programme Evaluation
The study programme is evaluated annually by the students through course questionnaires and by the programme coordinator. Evaluations are included as a part of the university's quality assurance system.