BA Nature & Outdoor Studies, bachelor

• Starting 2007/2008
• Starting before 2007/2008

About the Study Programme

Subject:

Sport, Physical Education & Outdoor Life Studies

Location:

Bø

Level:

Bachelor

Duration:

3 year(s)

ECTS:

180

Stay abroad:

Exchange agreements in several countries

Admission Requirements:

See curriculum

Programme code:

220447

Application:

Application form

Language of instruction:

Norwegian

Read more in the curriculum

• Starting 2007/2008
• Starting before 2007/2008

Content:

This programme consists of Nature and Outdoor Life Studies, 1-year programme, and Outdoor Life, Culture and Nature Guiding I and II. During the second year of study natural science courses may be chosen. The programme focuses on the questions concerning conflicts and increased strain on the local environment as a result of land use. Students will gain an understanding of the important natural environments and areas for recreation and outdoor life. The programme develops an understanding of the relationship between living organisms and the environment, and of the human being’s place in nature.
Year 1
Biology and Environment (20 ECTS)
Outdoor Life, Hunting and Fishing (10 ECTS)
Man and the Environment (10 ECTS)
Landscape Foundations (10 ECTS)
Humans and Nature (10 ECTS)
Year 2
Outdoor Pedagogy and Guiding I (15 ECTS)
Outdoor Life Mountains/Forest, Coast and Shoreline (15 ECTS)
Outdoor Life Culture and Society I (5 ECTS)
Outdoor Life Management (5 ECTS)
Outdoor Life in Winter I (10 ECTS)
Elective (10 ECTS)
Year 3
Outdoor Life: Pedagogy and Instructor II (15 ECTS)
Outdoor Life Mountain/Glacier I (5 ECTS)
Outdoor Life Winter II (5 ECTS)
Research Theory and Methods (5 ECTS)
Conservation Biology (10 ECTS)
Land Use Management and Town Planning (10 ECTS)
Digital Geodata (10 ECTS)

Teaching and learning methods:

The programme consists of teaching both in the field and the laboratory, including report writing, project work, seminar assignments, group and seminar teaching and lectures. There is an emphasis on practical projects in the learning process. In year 2 there will be 50 supervised days out and 15 days out alone. In addition there are 12 days practical work experience. In year 3 there are 35 supervised days out and 20 days out alone, in addition to 16 days practical work experience.

Careers / further study:

Employment may be found in the public sector (local, regional or state), schools (primary, secondary, further educational, folk high schools and outdoor schools), health and rehabilitation, tourism, industry, consultancy work and voluntary organisations. The programme provides qualification for admission either to a Master’s degree in Physical Education, Sports and Outdoors Studies or a Master’s degree in Environmental Health.