Physical and sporting activities and nature

lephy1255a  2025-2026  Louvain-la-Neuve

Physical and sporting activities and nature
12.00 credits
0 h + 60.0 h
Q1 and Q2
Teacher(s)
Language
French
Prerequisites

The prerequisite(s) for this Teaching Unit (Unité d’enseignement – UE) for the programmes/courses that offer this Teaching Unit are specified at the end of this sheet.
Main themes
The following topics will be covered: 
  • Theoretical, safety, regulatory and technical bases for nature-based PSAs 
  • Identification of elements of the practice environment, e.g. local fauna and flora. 
  • Personal learning in the outdoor activities taught (e.g. possibilities: Nordic walking, orienteering, trail running, outdoor training, kayaking, walking rallies, daring courses in nature, etc.). ) 
  • Didactic approach to coaching beginners in the disciplines taught 
  • Effects of practising PSA in nature, including on long-term practice and health (green exercise) 
  • The relationship between the environment and nature-based PSA (e.g. the impact of PSA on the environment, the role of the PSA professional in environmental education through nature-based PSA, etc.). 
Faculty or entity


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
In-depth sports training