FRI301 Friluftsliv, learning and skill development (Autumn 2025)

This course aims to provide students with a broad theoretical and practice-based platform with which they can facilitate their own learning and skill-development within friluftsliv. The course presents different theoretical approaches to skill-development and features a broad variety of learning contexts. Students are expected to explore different activities and to apply their knowledge in the field of practice. The course is considered a specialization and thus a continuation of the subjects taught during the first two years of study. It aims to foster individual skill-development within one or more areas of activity, through theory-informed planning and implementation. The course features a blend of lectures and workshops; outdoor practice in a variety of environments and landscapes; and independent activity and study. For class outings, students need to bring their own clothing and personal equipment in order to be safe and comfortable for extended periods of time outdoors. Information about what equipment and clothing to bring will be given at the start of the semester.

No subjects in the program

Programstudents BA FRI and international exchange students. Individual course students upon application, but must be taken simultaneously with FRI300. The course will be conducted with a minimum of 10 students. The course will be conducted with a minimum of 10 students.

After completing the course, the student should be able to

• understand key theories and concepts central to movement learning
• describe different approaches to skill development used by professional coaches in activity-oriented outdoor activities
• employ appropriate theory to design and implement a personal skill plan
• demonstrate progression and skill-development throughout a personal skill acquisition plan
• critically evaluate their own performance in designing and implementing a skill development plan
• outline a practical understanding of how issues of equalities and diversity feature in skill-development discourses

The course features a variety of teaching methods that range from instructor-led teaching to sessions that the students themselves plan, implement and evaluate. Part of the teaching will take place on outing, where students will gain experience with various approaches to skill acquisition and skill development. Some trips will be led by teachers and others will be undertaken by small groups of students. The course may include field work, day and overnight trips, collaborative learning, lectures and presentations.

To take the exam, the following requirements must be approved:

• Three shorter assignments (multimedia presentation) to document the PDP training process.
• Participation: Actively and constructively participate in all classes and student-led sessions.  If a student is at risk of not fulfilling these criteria, they will be notified in writing by the course organizer. If the student’s performance does not improve markedly, the course organizer, in consultation with the program director, may decide that the requirements needed to take the exam (or principal assessment) are not fulfilled.
• Non-graded assignments: Midway through the semester, all students will present a short oral / multi-media overview of their project to their classmates.

Assessment is done through a portfolio comprising two assignments.

• The first involves explaining the theoretical foundations of a personal development plan (PDP) for increasing one’s own skill in a specific outdoor activity. It features a detailed outline of the schedule for training, practice, coaching, and receiving feedback. It also highlights key literature used.
• The second assignment involves critically reflecting on the implementation of the PDP. Along with noting alterations to the original plan and a deepened integration of literature, it considers performance in relation to the intended learning outcomes. Finally, it outlines ways in which learning from the PDP can be applied to circumstances beyond university courses.

The first assignment is a 1500 word written assignment worth 35 %. Assignment two is a multimedia presentation worth 65 %. Students will receive one final grade, ranging from A to F.

• Attendance requirements: Students must attend and participate fully in at least 80 % of scheduled teaching and 100 % of the field trips. Passed/ not passed.

Please note that assignments submitted in Canvas and WISEflow are checked for plagiarism.

Core literature for Fall 2025.