HEL624 Selected Topics in Health and Sport Sciences (Autumn 2026)

On successful completion of the course, the candidate will:

Knowledge

• have in-depth knowledge and understanding of a research topic within the field of health and sport sciences, as described in the application to the respective specialisation committee
• have advanced knowledge about the state of the art within the selected topic
• have advanced knowledge about future perspectives in the selected topic

Skills

• be able to discuss and argue using the key concepts of the selected topic
• be able to place the topic in a wider context as described by the state of the art
• apply the understanding of the topic to the students own PhD thesis

General competences

• be able to apply the knowledge of the topic within the student’s specialization area
• can communicate and critically reflect on the selected topic
• be able to collect more relevant information in the selected topic

This is an intensive Ph.D. training course, which is offered upon application, to provide a chance for PhD candidates to explore current theoretical and methodological development in selected theoretical and disciplinary areas in Health and Sport Sciences. The topic, curriculum and lecturer(s) of the course will vary, with the aim of covering a broad range of specific research fields within the different specialisations that constitute the PhD programme.

• Health and Nursing Science
• Psychosocial Health
• Public Health
• Sport Science and Physical Education
• Psychology

The teaching methods may vary and can be given as lectures, courses, seminars, self-tuition

etc.

An oral exam, testing the candidate’s knowledge, skills, and competences of the chosen subject.

Grading: pass or fail.