Program Overview

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Program Overview

The University of Copenhagen offers a course in Friluftsliv (Outdoor Activities and Education), which is a part of the Bachelor's program in Sports and Physical Activity. The course aims to provide students with theoretical and practical knowledge of outdoor activities, including their pedagogical and social aspects.

Course Description

The course consists of a theoretical and practical part, including theory directly linked to practical elements. The topics covered include:

• Friluftsliv's pedagogy and cross-disciplinary potential
• Friluftsliv in a social and cultural context
• Friluftsliv organizations with influence on outdoor activities in Denmark and conflict areas in Danish nature
• Danes' outdoor activities - participation patterns, nature views, wishes, and attitudes
• Outdoor activities and nature management in Denmark
• Nature and cultural learning - exemplified through activities such as cycling, hiking, or water activities
• Blue outdoor activities in Denmark - skills, safety, hypothermia, and clothing

Learning Objectives

The student will:

• Have knowledge of theory, method, and practice within the field of friluftsliv
• Be able to understand and reflect on theory, method, and practice (including safety aspects) based on teacher-led and student-led processes in friluftsliv
• Have knowledge of outdoor policy and management of Danish nature

Skills

The student will:

• Have basic outdoor skills and pedagogical competencies that enable them to convey outdoor activities to different target groups
• Be able to evaluate theoretical and practical problem areas and justify and choose relevant solution models in relation to the dissemination of outdoor activities
• Be able to understand and reflect on different methods and theories related to dissemination in outdoor activities

Competencies

The student will:

• Be able to practice sustainable outdoor activities
• Be able to analyze, discuss, and evaluate historical, pedagogical, cultural, and social problem areas related to outdoor activities
• Have knowledge of guidance in outdoor activities, including making well-founded risk assessments

Teaching Methods

The course includes lectures, discussion hours, exercises, excursions, group work, homework assignments, and internships. There are two mandatory internship periods from Friday to Sunday.

Course Materials

Course literature is specified in Absalon.

Recommended Prerequisites

It is expected that the student has experience with outdoor activities.

Notes

Students should expect expenses for travel, transportation, and food during excursions/internships, as well as for personal equipment. The expected expense for travel and food is approximately DKK 1,000.

Assessment

The course is assessed through a written assignment (max 15 pages) and a mandatory internship period. The student must participate in at least 80% of the practical period.

Help Tools

All help tools are allowed.

Grading Scale

The course is graded on a 7-point scale.

Censorship Form

The course is censored externally.

Re-examination

The re-examination is identical to the ordinary examination. If the admission requirement is not met, the practical period and the individual didactic assignment must be completed no later than three weeks before the re-examination.

Criteria for Assessment

See the course description.

Course Type

The course is a single-subject daytime course (empty space arrangement).

Workload

The estimated workload is:

• Lectures: 36 hours
• Preparation: 62 hours
• Practical exercises: 36 hours
• Excursions: 24 hours
• Examination: 48 hours
• Total: 206 hours

Course Information

• Language: Danish
• Course number: NIGB16002U
• ECTS: 7.5
• Level: Bachelor
• Duration: 1 block
• Placement: Block 1
• Schedule group: B
• Capacity: 30

Responsible Institute

The course is offered by the Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management.

Responsible Faculty

The course is part of the Faculty of Science.

Course Coordinator

The course coordinator is Johanne Lybecker Christiani.

Teachers

The teachers include Jakob Haahr, Erik Mygind, Søren Præstholm, Frank Søndergaard Jensen, Steen Nepper Larsen, and Johanne Christiani. There are also external teachers on the excursion (safety requirements for water activities).