Physical Education, Sport and Outdoor Learning Exchange programme
Taking Norwegian society as a starting point, the programme examines the relations between various cultures and societies.
Study facts
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Campus: Notodden -
Study level: Exchange programmes, bachelor level -
Progression of study: Full time -
Start up: Autumn 2026 -
Teaching model: Campus -
Credits: 60 -
Charge: No tuition. Fees connected to excursions, trips, skiing/sports facilities etc. will apply and must be covered by the participants. -
Closing dates: Expired -
Semesters: 2 -
Teaching Language: English
What we will teach you
The main focus will be on how cultural and historical variations in culture and society influence social relations. The practical subjects taught during the autumn semester are orienteering, games, basic sports activities, didactics, outdoor teaching and outdoor life. During the winter/spring semesters you will be introduced to traditional Norwegian winter activities, such as skiing, skating and other practical winter outdoor life activities and didactics.
The study programme may be included as part of a European Bachelor’s degree. It may also be used as the third or fourth year of study of a teacher-education study programme, or as a specialised or further educational programme for qualified teachers.
Full year programme
The study programme is organised into 2 modules – an autumn module (30 ECTS) and a winter/spring module (30 ECTS). Look to our study plan and study model, for more details.
Study Plan and Course Plans
A study plan describes the content, structure and organization of a study programme. To each study plan there is a set of course plans that describe the different courses. In the course plan you will also find a reading list. Below you will find a study model that shows you which courses that are taught in each term. In the study model you'll also find links to each course plan.
Latest published study planStudy model
Admission requirements
The programme is open to international exchange students studying at one of USN's bilateral partner institutions. Exchange students at the bachelor-level must have completed at least 60 ECTS or equivalent within the relevant study field, and be officially nominated by their home university in order to apply. Admission to the programme requires a good command of the English language, both spoken and written. An English proficiency equivalent to B2 (Cambridge) level is recommended.
