Teaching starts Autumn

Recommended previous knowledge Available on request

Learning outcomes The student will: develop an insight into and an understanding of the importance of sports for the individual and society develop, understand and gain an insight into the various psychological aspects associated with physical activity and performance acquire the knowledge of learning and teaching in order to be able to plan and conduct sports activities

Course contents Sport and society The history of sport: antiquity the middle ages modern times the Olympic movement Sports philosophy and ethics: humanity and sports ethics and morals moral development The voluntary sports movement: The organisation of NIF The relationship school and sports Sports psychology Motivation and sport Emotions and sport The competition process Personality psychology The group as a social system Learning from movement Practical Sports psychology Supervision, management, instruction and methodology Teaching and working methods The leadership of sports activities The role as a supervisor

Teaching methods Teaching will comprise about 60 lessons. The teaching will be given as lectures, practical work, student presentations and seminars. Seminars and student presentations are compulsory.

Examination requirement Participated in compulsory tuition. Please refer to the course brochure regarding other requirements for participation.

Assessment methods and criteria A graded two-day (48 hours) individual at-home examination.

Type of course Theroretical, compulsory

Year of study Normally first year

Name of lecturer/contact person Programme co-ordinator: Svein Rune Olsen

Recommended or required reading Avaiable on request

Mode of delivery Face-to-face