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.
The study places great emphasis on risk and safety work, and topics such as trip planning, consequence thinking, risk-reducing measures, and good trip routines are closely linked to all practical activities
Knowledge
The student:
- Have knowledge related to current friluftsliv activities
- Have knowledge about risk and safety thinking and safety perspectives in outdoor life (friluftsliv)
- Have insight into friluftsliv as a phenomenon, relevant research and how to teach outdoor skills
Skills
The student:
- Have skills in current friluftsliv activities in different categories of nature
- Are able to plan, implement and assess friluftsliv activities for relevant target groups
- Are able to ensure the safety of the actual friluftsliv activities and implement excursions according to the ability principle
- Are able to function as a member of a group and contribute to the group's development
- Are able to ensure safety for yourself and others in the relevant outdoor activities
General competency:
The student:
- 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.
- Are 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).
Insurance
Students travelling to Norway are required to have a valid health insurance for the entire duration of their stay in Norway. Read more about insurance for incoming international students.
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.