Introduction to Winter Sports and Arctic Outdoor Activities (5cr)

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Content scheduling

Face-to-face teaching outdoors every Wednesday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. during weeks 2–7.

Objective

After completing the course the student:
• identifies key winter sports in Lapland and their basic equipment.
• is able to move safely in snowy and cold outdoor environments.
• understands the physiological effects of cold and applies appropriate clothing and equipment.
• demonstrates basic skills to assess risks and act safely in outdoor winter activities.
• reflects on personal experiences of winter sports from wellbeing and cultural perspectives.

Content

• Introduction to the Arctic winter environment and Lappish sports culture
• Practical training: safe movement on snow, winter sports
• Physiological effects of cold, clothing principles and equipment use
• Safety and risk management: hypothermia, frostbite, outdoor capability
• Reflection on experiences

Location and time

Face-to-face teaching outdoors every Wednesday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. during weeks 2–7.
Jan 7th: Winter walking and ice safety, sledding Location: Santasport Lapland Sports Institute
Jan 14th: Snowshoeing and navigation Location: Jokiväylä 11C, C building, excursion
Jan 21st: Cross-country skiing (mountain skis), location: Jokiväylä 11C, C building, excursion
Jan 28th: Cross-country skiing (sled), location: Jokiväylä 11C, C building, excursion
Feb 4th: Classic cross-country skiing, Santasport
Feb 11th: Classic/free cross-country skiing, Santasport

Materials

Learning material in Moodle

Teaching methods

Face-to-face teaching, independent work in Moodle, outdoor assignments

Exam schedules

No tests

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

• You will recognize the main winter sports in Lapland and the equipment needed for them.
• You will know how to move safely in snowy and cold outdoor environments.
• You will understand the effects of cold on the human body and know how to dress and equip yourself appropriately.
• You will master the basic skills needed to assess risks and act safely in outdoor situations.
• You will reflect on your own experiences of winter sports from the perspective of well-being and cultural learning.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

• You will recognize the main winter sports in Lapland and the equipment needed for them.
• You will know how to move safely in snowy and cold outdoor environments.
• You will understand the effects of cold on the human body and know how to dress and equip yourself appropriately.
• You will master the basic skills needed to assess risks and act safely in outdoor situations.
• You will reflect on your own experiences of winter sports from the perspective of well-being and cultural learning.

Further information

During the course, students will need warm winter clothing and footwear.
Lapland UAS will provide snowshoes and skis for use during the lessons. If you have your own equipment, you are welcome to use them. Some equipment is available for loan.