Teaching starts Autumn

Language of instruction Norwegian

Learning outcomes

After having completed the course, the student will:

• have developed an insight into and an understanding for Methodology of training to ensure that the student can plan and prepare for activities in various sports on various levels
• have aquired satisfactory skills in various sports
• have aquired specific skills as a supervisor in various sports
• have aquired a basic knowledge of Activities of training

Course contents

Contents

• Trainings theory
• Planning training
• General trainings theory and training philosophy
• Endurance
• Speed and Strength
• Technique
• Mobility

Content activity theory

• Football
• Basketball
• Athletics
• Lifesaving
• Orienteering
• Dance
• Coast/Outdoor activities
• Outdoor Winter activities
• Ski sports
• Handball
• Volleyball
• Gymnastics
• Skating
• Swimming
• Sheer drop
• Diving
• Training in a sport center

The theory of activity will serve as both a basis and as a specific arena for the more theoretical subjects in the study.

Teaching methods and workload

Seminars, practical work and project work. As part of the teaching the students will do tests. The course assumes a great deal of self study.

Compulsory attendance requirements in practical sports (please see course brochure).

Examination requirement Attendance requirements in practical sports activities must be met. Requirements for participation, knowledge and skills in the various sports/activities are described in the course brochure.

Assessment methods and criteria

The student must pass both the following examinations:

Mid term examination

Assesment is related to training practice. During the study programme the student must plan, implement, record and evaluate training for an athlete in one or several of the sports. Requirements for the project are described in the course brochure. Counts 60%.

End term examination

A 3-hour written individual examination in Sport and Physical Education - Activities and Methodology of training. Counts 40%.

One final grade will be given.

Type of course Theoretical and practical, compulsory

Level of course 1st cycle

Year of study Normally first year

Name of lecturer/contact person Programme co-ordinator: Svein Rune Olsen (svein.r.olsen@uia.no)