Health and Fitness Training, One-semester Programme

Study programme code HELFIT30

ECTS credits 30

Admission requirements Higher Education Entrance Qualification or Prior learning and work experience

Recommended previous knowledge Experience as an instructor or trainer, and/or experience from fitness training. It is advisable that students are in normal good physical condition at the start of the course and they must be able to actively participate in practical lessons.

General description and profile of the programme Faculty of Health and Sport is focusing public health work with the aim to strengthen the elements contributing to a better health. The study programme in health and fitness emphasises knowledge and skills in physical activity in order to promote goals related to health and fitness. Due to an increased number of people training in fitness centres over the last years, the activities and facilities must be developed and adjusted to their needs and wishes. The continuous development in the fitness trade therefore requires education for instructors and trainers which will give them sufficient knowledge and skills to be able to instruct and coach the active.

Specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning (formal, non-formal and informal) Arrangements for the recognition of prior learning are described in the information on the institution under "General arrangements for the recognition of prior learning (formal, informal and non-formal)".

Examination regulations and grading For a description of the examination regulations, see the Examination Regulations of the University of Agder.

For information about the Norwegian grading system, see ECTS credits and grades. Specific information on grading for each course is found in the individual course descriptions.

Graduation requirements The Examination Regulations of the University of Agder regulate the graduation requirements for each programme of study.

Learning outcomes After having completed the programme, the student will possess broad theoretical and practical knowledge, including mastering methods and tools: to be qualified for work in fitness centres, centres with preventative actions regarding health, exercisers, in sports clubs or other places where physical activity is central in order to understand problems related to planning, coaching, carrying out and evaluating professional individual training and / or training in groups to have knowledge of professional ICT-tools

Teaching methods The programme comprises both compulsory and elective courses. Please refer to Course descriptions for more information. Integration of theory and practice will be emphasised. The practical lessons are compulsory.

Assessment methods Graded written individual examinations and individual practical examinations. Logs and exercises will also be used.

Occupational profiles of graduates and access to further studies The study programme qualifies for work as a trainer/instructor in the commercial health and fitness centres, and within the leisure sports field where individual and group training within health and fitness is offered. The programme may be included as part of a bachelor´s degree.

Other information Graduated students from the one-year programme in Physical Education and Sport or equivalent do not need IDR116 Foundation of Physical Education.