Sport Science, Outdoor Education and Recreation, 7.5 credits

Learning outcomes

The student should after the course be able to
- discuss the significance of knowledge in action
- discuss the concepts of outdoor life, adventure, challenge and safety related to outdoor recreation
- discuss the consequences of different leadership in the outdoors
- plan and implement an arrangement in the open air for a group of students
- apply outdoor recreation both as a method and a value in itself
- show some different outdoor life techniques
- practice outdoor activities both on snow and bare ground
- discuss, compare and evaluate different types of outdoor recreation.

Content

The course will to a great extent take place outdoors. An important part will be to practise and make experiences and learn about outdoor education and recreation and how experiences in the open air may increase the quality of life, and how these experiences can be used in school and in other situations.

Examinations and grades

Practical Moments, 4.5 credits (Code: A001)
Grades used are Fail (F), Sufficient (E), Satisfactory (D), Good (C), Very Good (B) or Excellent (A).

Theoretical Examination, 3 credits (Code: B002)
Grades used are Fail (F), Sufficient (E), Satisfactory (D), Good (C), Very Good (B) or Excellent (A).

According to the Higher Education Ordinance, Chapter 6, Section 18, a grade is to be awarded on the completion of a course, unless otherwise prescribed by the university. The university may determine which grading system is to be used. The grade must be determined by a teacher specifically nominated by the university (the examiner).

In accordance with university regulations on grading systems for first and second-cycle courses and study programmes (Vice-Chancellor’s decision ORU 2018/00929), one of the following grades is to be used: fail (U), pass (G) or pass with distinction (VG). For courses included in an international master’s programme (60 or 120 credits) or offered to the university’s incoming exchange students, the A to F grading scale is to be used. The vice-chancellor, or a person appointed by them, may decide on exceptions from this provision for a specific course, if there are special grounds for doing so.

The grades used on this course are Fail (F), Sufficient (E), Satisfactory (D), Good (C), Very Good (B) or Excellent (A).

Comments on grades

To pass the course (E-A), it is required that all examinations are passed. The weighting of grades is based on that the examination of 4,5 credits is worth more compared to the examination of 3 credits.

• In cases where the examination worth 4.5 credits has a lower grade than the examination worth 3 points, the course grade will be one degree lower than the examination worth 3 credits

• In cases where the examination worth 4.5 credits has a higher grade than the examination worth 3 points, the course grade will be one degree higher than the examination worth 3 credits

Modes of assessment

• A001, Practical Examination. Individual practical task and group task.
• B002, Written Examination. The teacher responsible for the moment may allow completion/revision for the grade E. In the event that the examination, after completion/revision, receives the grade F, the student receives a new assignment.

For students with a documented disability, the university may approve applications for adapted or other modes of assessment.

For further information, see the university's local examination regulations.

Specific entry requirements

General entry requirements for university studies.

For further information, see the university's admission regulations.

Other provisions

The course is free but various travel and accommodation will cost around 3000 SEK. This includes ski rental. Group and safety equipment can be borrowed. Each student must take responsibility for providing personal equipment, shell garments, sleeping bag, etc. that are required to participate in the course.

Students who have been admitted to and registered on a course have the right to receive tuition and/or supervision for the duration of the time period specified for the particular course to which they were accepted (see, the university's admission regulations (in Swedish)). After that, the right to receive tuition and/or supervision expires.

Reading list and other learning resources

Required Reading

Brügge, B., Glantz, M., Sandell, K., Lundqvist Jones, T., Szczepanski, A. & Andersson, P. (Eds.) (2021)
Friluftsliv Explored. An environmental and outdoor teaching approach for knowledge, emotions and quality of life
Linköping University Electronic Press. Doi: https://doi.org/10.3384/9789179290665

Svenning, Stephan (2009)
Friluftsliv, outdoor recreation: Key to obtaining Practical knowledge and tested experience
Conference report, North Troendelag University College, Levanger Norway

It is possible that up to 100 pages of text can be added to the above which the students are then provided.