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Course plan for

Bachelor's Programme in Physical Education and Sports

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
1. sem IDR138-1 Exercise Physiology and Basic Sports Nutrition 10 sp IDR139-1 Motor development and learning 10 sp IDR141-1 Sport and Physical Education activities and Methodology of training 1 10 sp
ORG001-1 Health, Safety and Environment 0 sp
2. sem IDR100-1 Idrett og samfunn, idrettspsykologi og treningsledelse 10 sp IDR104-1 Anatomi og bevegelseslære 10 sp IDR142-1 Sport and Physical Education activities and Methodology of training 2 10 sp
3. sem Elective minors or student exchange in 3th and 4th semester
4. sem
5. sem ME-200-1 Introduction to Scientific Method and Statistics 10 sp IDR210-1 Sports and Physical Education Activities 3 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