Universitetet i Agder

Course plan for

Bachelor's Programme in Physical Education and Sports

Basic Studies

Admission requirements

Higher Education Entrance Qualification or Prior learning and work experience

Recommended previous knowledge

There is no specified performance level, but it is advisable that students are in good physical condition when starting the programme.

General description and profile

The main focus in the first year will be sports and physical education. Central topics are activities theory and biological and social sciences.

The second year will focus on outdoor activities. In addition to the theory of outdoor activities, there will be focus on theoretical and practical skills within various natural environments (sea, coastline, mountains and moor lands). Upon application, other 60-credit modules may be recognised as part of the programme. Student exchange is possible.

The third year: Fifth semester will comprise elective courses or student exchange. In the sixth semester the focus will be on a specialisation course in sports and on the bachelor's thesis.

Fitness Trainer Education (30 credits) may be included as part of the bachelor's programme, while other 30-credit modules may also be recognised.

Programme Structure

Studieplan

1. sem	IDR110-1 Sport and Physical Education activities and Methodology of training (1/2) 10 sp		IDR138-1 Exercise Physiology and Basic Sport Nutrition 10 sp		IDR139-1 Motor development and learning 10 sp
2. sem	IDR110-1 Sport and Physical Education activities and Methodology of training (2/2) 10 sp		IDR104-1 Anatomi og bevegelseslære 10 sp		IDR100-1 Idrett og samfunn, idrettspsykologi og treningsledelse 10 sp
3. sem	SV-133-1 Introduction to Sociology 10 sp		SV-135-1 Sociology of Welfare and Equality 10 sp		SV-143-1 Social Institutions 10 sp
3. sem	Student Exchange
3. sem	HI-100-2 Global History 10 sp		HI-110-1 Europe and Norway 800-1750 10 sp		Historie (60 sp) Kriminalitet, kjønn og samfunn i Norge ca. 1500-1700 (10 sp) Uses and abuses of History (10 sp) Migration: A Global History (10 sp) "Games of History": Games and gaming as historical sources (10 sp) Konflikt, krig, terrorisme og fred (10 sp)
3. sem	HI-100-2 Global History 10 sp		ST-100-1 Public Policy and Administration I 10 sp		UT-113-2 Introduction to Global Development Studies 10 sp
3. sem	PED128-2 Learning and training 15 sp			PED148-2 The individual and society 15 sp
3. sem	EN-122-1 English Phonetics and Phonology 10 sp		EN-160-1 American and British Literature and Culture: Part 1 15 sp			EN-163-1 Practical English 5 sp
3. sem	REL116-1 Religion and World Views in Norway 10 sp		REL117-1 Judaism, Christianity and Humanism 10 sp		REL118-1 Hinduism, Buddhism and Islam 10 sp
3. sem	IDR206-1 Physical Activity and Health 10 sp		HEL203-1 Internship in Health Promotion 10 sp		FRI100-1 Outdoor Activities Theory 10 sp
3. sem	ERN100-1 Basic Nutrition 10 sp		ERN104-1 Public Health Nutrition 10 sp		ERN132-1 Food science and practical cooking 10 sp
3. sem	FRI100-1 Outdoor Activities Theory 10 sp		FRI110-1 Friluftsliv ¿ Skjærgård, skog og fjell 1 20 sp
3. sem	Elective minors or student exchange in 3th and 4th semester Outdoor Education, 60 credits minor Nutrition, food and culture, 60 credits minor Public health work, 60 credits minor Physical activity, health and outdoor education, 60 credits minor Sociology, minor subject 60 credits Engelsk årstudium (60 sp) Education, One-year programme Samfunnsfag - breddeenhet (60 sp) Religion, Ethics and Society, One year programme Historie (60 sp) Student Exchange
3. sem	HEL100-2 Public Health - Definitions and Ethical Principles 10 sp		ERN104-1 Public Health Nutrition 10 sp		HEL102-2 Public health challenges 10 sp
4. sem	SV-134-1 Classical Sociology 10 sp		SV-209-1 Modern Sociological Theory 10 sp		SV-211-1 Multicultural Societies 10 sp
4. sem	REL101-1 Holy Texts 10 sp		REL119-1 Ethics 10 sp		Religion, Ethics and Society, One year programme Human beings, religion and Society (10 sp) Small religious minorities in Norway (10 sp)
4. sem	ST-102-1 International Politics 10 sp		HI-116-1 Konflikt, krig, terrorisme og fred 10 sp		UT-101-3 Global Political Economy 10 sp
4. sem	PED149-2 Communication and Group Processes 15 sp			PED150-2 Competency and Knowledge in a Globalised World 15 sp
4. sem	EN-161-1 Academic writing in English 5 sp	EN-146-1 Introduction to English grammar 10 sp		EN-162-1 American and British Literature and Culture: Part 2 15 sp
4. sem	ERN127-1 Food, Globalization, and Sustainability 10 sp		ERN133-1 Practical cooking and diet planning 10 sp		TFL120-1 Entrepreneurship in food and nutrition 10 sp
4. sem	FRI101-1 Friluftsliv 2 - Veiledning og ledelse 10 sp		FRI111-1 Outdoor Education 2 - Forest, Sea and Coastline 20 sp
4. sem	HEL103-1 Planning and Project Work 10 sp		IDR116-1 Foundations of Physical Education 10 sp		HEL104-1 Health Communication 10 sp
4. sem	FRI101-1 Friluftsliv 2 - Veiledning og ledelse 10 sp		FRI111-1 Outdoor Education 2 - Forest, Sea and Coastline 20 sp
4. sem	HI-113-1 Norge og Europa fra den franske revolusjon til første verdenskrig 10 sp		HI-117-1 Ekstremer og framskritt: Verden og Norge i det 20. århundre 10 sp		HI-136-1 Historical thinking and history as science 10 sp
5. sem	ME-200-1 Introduction to Scientific Method and Statistics 10 sp		IDR210-1 Sports and Physical Education Activities 2 10 sp		IDR211-1 Issues related to performance in Sports 10 sp
6. sem	IDR212-1 Bachelor's Thesis in Sports 10 sp		IDR213-1 Development of performance in Sports 10 sp		IDR214-1 Coaching in Sports 10 sp

* Other minor subjects can be approved by the Faculty upon application. Student exchange is possible.

** Student exchange is possible in the fifth semester. Students may also choose among the university's relevant free-standing courses in the fifth semester.

Learning outcome

On successful completion of the programme, the student will:

Knowledge

have knowledge of factors that affect the athletic performance
have knowledge of the importance of sports for the individual and society
have knowledge of the connection between physical activity and children and young people's motor development
be familiar with research and development work within sports science
have basic knowledge of relevant scientific methods in sports research
have broad knowledge and understanding of the coach / supervisor role

Skills

have basic skills in a variety of sports / activities
be able to plan, execute and evaluate training and sports activities at various levels
be able to use analysis tools suitable for mapping various conditions for athletic performance
have developed skills and attitudes to guide and coach

General competence

be able to impart central subject matter such as theories, issues and solutions, both in writing, orally and through other relevant forms of expression
be able to apply professional knowledge in participation in academic anchored discussions and development work
have insight into ethical perspectives related to sports
be able to update on research-based knowledge within the field
have the competence to be able to understand and handle challenges that may arise in the role of coach and supervisor
be familiar with innovation and innovation processes in sports science

The student should also have knowledge, skills and general competence in line with the chosen minor.

Teaching methods

Instruction will be given as lectures, group work with coaching, seminars, demonstrations, practical sports activities and excursions.

All practical instruction, laboratory instruction and excursions are compulsory, requiring 100% attendance. Additional compulsory attendance will be stated in the course descriptions.

Language of instruction: Norwegian.

Assessment methods

Various assessment methods are used: at-school examination; at-home examination; project and fieldwork with assignment; oral examination and bachelor thesis. See also methods of assessment in the elective minor.

Internationalization

The University has opportunities for student exchange through the Nordplus and Erasmus programmes as well as other European countries and Australia. Please refer to the faculty's web pages and the International Education Office for more information.

Requirements for continuing in programme

In order to continue to the third year, all examinations in the first year must have been passed.

Occupational profiles / further studies

The programme qualifies for employment as teachers, trainers, coaches in physical activities/sports, in addition to coaches related to outdoor activities within private enterprise, as well as for relevant jobs in school and public administration. In order to be a physical education teacher, 1 year study programme in educational theory and practice must be taken in addition to the bachelor programme.

Through elective courses the programme may also qualify for being a coach or a trainer within the commercial health and fitness sector and in public health institutions.

The programme qualifies the candidate for further studies at master level.

Qualification awarded

Bachelorgrad i idrett (Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and Sports)

Evaluation

Study programme evaluation is conducted annually in the programme committee in accordance with the Quality System, section 4.2. Before the meeting of the study programme committee, the student representative may obtain suggestions and ideas from fellow students.

Contact person

Coordinator Ketil Østrem (ketil.ostrem@uia.no)

Other information

Parts of the instruction will take place outside the Kristiansand area. This expenditure must be covered by the students themselves.

Police certificate:

Police certificate is required for admission to the study programme.

It is a requirement that all students at UiA have their own portable computer (`laptop¿) for use in teaching and examinations, see Examination Regulations, University of Agder, §12d

Level of qualification

First cycle

Mode of study

Full-time.

Choose year:

Credits

180

Scope

Full time

Campus

Kristiansand

Faculty

Faculty of Health and Sport Sciences