This course is taught in Norwegian and an English translation of the course description is not available.
Recommended pre-requisites
IDR138 Exercise physiology and basic sport nutrition
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course, the student will:
have basic knowledge of sports biomechanics
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, and assembly and function of the muscles
Anatomy of the upper and lower extremities of the body / torso
Functional anatomy
Biomechanics
Sports biomechanics and basic mechanical and organical principles
Mechanical / organical analysis of movement in sport
Teaching methods
Instruction will be in the form of lectures, practical work, demonstrations and group work. Parts of the instruction may be compulsory - please refer to the course brochure in Canvas.
Estimated student work load is about 270 hours.
Examination requirements
Attendance requirements must be met. Please refer to Canvas for details.
Assessment methods and criteria
The course will have two exams, which both must be passed:
Part A counts 40% and consists of a graded 3-hour written individual exam, and is arranged mid term.
Part B counts 60% and consists of a graded 3-hour written individual exam and is arranged at the end of term.
The course will be given one final mark.
Evaluation
The person responsible for the course, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.