Nordic Outdoor Life 7.5 credits
About the course
The course applies cultural, historical, sociological, political and pedagogical perspectives on Nordic outdoor life. In focus is basic knowledge and understanding about trends and traditions in outdoor life in Scandinavia and particularly Sweden. The course also direct focus at how to plan, organize and execute safe outdoor recreation activities.
Sport Education
Sport Education is a scientific discipline in which knowledge is created about the processes through which the human being is being formed and changed under social, cultural, and historical circumstances within the field of sports. The sport pedagogy field deals with, for example, various aspects of upbringing, socialisation, education, learning, teaching, governance, organisation and leadership or other processes. Questions can be raised, for example, about how and why certain values, knowledge, and skills are developed, how and why they are maintained, and how they vary within and between generations, groups and individuals.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need to bring anything to participate in the course?
Since the course includes outdoor activities in snow, you will receive a packing list with your acceptance notification and Welcome Letter. Some items can be borrowed on site.
I am an exchange student. Will you be able to fill in documents (i.e. percentage) from my home university to translate the Swedish grade to percentage so that I can credit my course?
No, we do not sign these documents. Your home university is responsible for translating Swedish grades into your country's grading system. It may help to present your course work and exams from Umeå University to your home university when you return.
Would you like to know more about the course?
Contact the study counsellor
Camilla Jonsson
pedag-idrott@umu.se
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