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IDR116-1 Foundations of Physical Education
Health and Fitness Training, One-semester Programme , , Bachelor's Programme in Public Health Work
Spring
Norwegian
Experience as a trainer/coach and/or experience with fitness training. The applicant should be in good physical form.
After having completed the course, students will: be able to analyse problems related to health and training based on basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology and biomechanics know the relations between physical activity and health be able to apply theoretical knowledge into practical situations
Anatomy structure and function of the musculo-skeletal system biomechanics Physiology circulatory and ventilatory physiology energy metabolism fatigue and recovery neuromuscular functio Foundations of physical training organisation of training general principles of training training methods and variables physical activity and health
Lectures, demonstrations and practical work in various places. Integration of theory and practice will be emphasised.
Approved attendance at compulsory teaching
A graded 3-hour written individual exam.
Theoretical, compulsory
First-level degree
First year
Study Programme Coordinator: Monica K. Torstveit (monica.k.torstveit@uia.no)
Available on request
Face-to-face
The syllabus will be published on the home page of the course when finalised. See link in the upper right hand corner of the page.
Yes, with reservations of vacant capacity
Faculty of Health and Sports Sciences



