Table of contents

The course is connected to the following study programs

Teaching language

English

Recommended previous knowledge

IDR423 Development, Learning, and Achievement in Sports (15 credits) or equivalent

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

The student

  • has advanced knowledge and specialized insights into theories, concepts and issues related to sports expertise
  • has in-depth knowledge of factors of importance for the development of sports expertise
  • has in-depth knowledge of current professional issues related to sports expertise and ethical aspects of elite sports based on scientific theories and methods

Skills

  • is able to analyze existing theories, methods and interpretations in the field of sports expertise
  • is able to analyze and critically evaluate different sources of information and use these to structure and formulate professional reasoning in the field of sports expertise
  • is able to critically evaluate and apply research and development work in the field of sports expertise in an independent manner

General competence

  • is able to analyze relevant professional and research ethics issues within sports expertise
  • is able to provide independent research and development work at a high professional level
  • is able to communicate professional issues within the field of sports expertise to different target groups
  • is able to contribute to new-thinking and innovation in the field of sports expertise

Contents

The content of this course will be centered on current issues related to the development of sports expertise. Both psychosocial and physical skills, including technical and tactical aspects, will be central topics. In addition, the teaching will be related to how individuals and teams can develop and perform in sports, how to prepare for the best possible conditions around training and competition, as well as relevant issues in sports expertise and ethical aspects of top level sports.

Main topics:

  • Talent identification and talent development
  • Planning training for performance development
  • Training and optimization of physical skills
  • Coaching performance groups
  • Group dynamics and performance cultures in sports
  • Tension regulation in sports
  • Performance nutrition and methods of restitution
  • Energy availability and body composition
  • Ethics in top level sports

Teaching and learning methods

Working methods are lectures, group work, dissemination and self-study. Parts of the teaching are compulsory. Expected work load is estimated to 400 hours.

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Examination requirements

Attendance requirements in compulsory teaching must be met.

Approved written individual assignment based on a syllabus-relevant topic.

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Examinations

Oral individual examination of approximately 45 minutes duration. Graded assessment.

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Student evaluation

The person responsible for the course decides, in consultation with the student representative, the method of evaluation and whether the course will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1.

Reduction of Credits

This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:

Course Reduction of Credits
IDR410 – Performance Development in Sports and Physical Activity . 15
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