Nordic Outdoor Life Studies
Location: Bø, internet based with seminars
Duration: 1 year
ECTS Credits: 60
Study Abroad: Norway, Sweden & Denamark
Admission Requirements: 2 years Higher Education in Sport
Qualification: Can form part of BA
Programme Code: HiT 220 902
Content:
This programme is aimed at Nordic students. It will provide students with an understanding of Nordic outdoor life through a comparative study of history, policies and management. Students will gain knowledge of various aspects outdoor life in the Nordic region, such as traditional outdoor activities in the individual countries, and development trends both in the Nordic region and internationally.
Courses:
Common Nordic Perspective (6 ECTS)
Outdoor Life in Denmark (13 ECTS)
Outdoor Life in Norway (13 ECTS)
Outdoor Life in Sweden (13 ECTS)
Project (15 ECTS)
Teaching and learning methods:
The programme includes five seminars of three/four weeks’ duration during the course of the study-year, and internet based study during the intervening periods. The seminars are held in Norway, Sweden and Denmark and consist of teaching and practical outdoor activities.
Careers / further study:
Students may study further towards a Master’s degree, and work further with cultural analytic and comparative perspectives. The programme may be included in a common Nordic Sports Education degree at the Bachelor level.