Teaching starts Spring

Language of instruction Norwegian

Learning outcomes

After having completed the course, the student will:

have a basic knowledge of the anatomy of movement

have a basic knowledge of the human neuromuscular functions

be able to do a basic mechanical organical analysis of movement in sport

Course contents

Anatomy

• Anatomical concepts and terminology
• The skeletal frame and function
• Anatomy of the upper and lower extremities of the body / torso
• Functional anatomy

Biomechanics

• Movement in sport and their basic mechanical and organical principles
• Mechanical / organical analysis of movement in sport and the forces which generate movement

Neuromuscular function

• Structure of the neurological system
• Structure of muscle cells
• Neuromuscular connectors/connections
• Regulation of force development during movement
• Muscle adaptability / protein synthesis

Teaching methods Instruction consists of 60 hours, where 20 are devoted to anatomy, 10 to neuromuscular physiology and 30 to biomechanics. Tuition will be in the form of lectures, practical work, demonstrations and group work. Some lectures of the tuition can be mandatory - see the individual subject plan

Assessment methods and criteria

The course will have two exams:

• Part A counts 50% and consists of a graded 3-hour written individual exam, and is arranged mid term. The mid term exam is associated with muscle physiology, anatomical concepts/terms and the skeleton, joints and muscles attached to the body/torso, upper and lower extremities.
• Part B counts 50% and consists of a graded 3-hour written individual exam and is arranged at the end of term. The end term exam is associated with mechanical principles in sport and functional anatomy.

The course will be given one final mark (graded).

Type of course Theoretical, compulsory

Year of study Normally first year

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

Recommended or required reading Available on request

Mode of delivery Face-to-face