MUR137 Musician Health and Well-being (Autumn 2026)
- ECTS Credits:
- 5
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Fine Arts
- Course Leader:
- Ingebjørg Loe Bjørnstad
- Lecture Semester:
- Autumn
- Teaching language:
- Norwegian
- Duration:
- ½ year
Table of contents
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Electronic Music, Bachelor Programme
- Performing Music - Popular Music, Bachelor Program
Teaching language
Norwegian
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student should:
- have basic insight into physical health, including how balanced muscle training and ergonomic adaptation can prevent injuries, promote recovery and contribute to long-term performance as a musician
- be able to apply strategies for stress management and management of performance anxiety
- have an understanding of how mental health is crucial for a sustainable career as a music performer
- have knowledge of effective exercise strategies, as well as the importance of recovery and a balanced diet
- have skills in constructive communication and different feedback methods to strengthen the ability to collaborate in musical projects
Contents
The course emphasizes tools for building and developing a sustainable career as a music performer. Through theoretical knowledge and a practical approach, students will learn about training methods that promote muscular balance, ergonomics adapted to different instruments, stress management, management of performance anxiety and development of mental strategies. The course emphasizes the importance of effective exercise routines, adequate recovery and proper nutrition to achieve physical endurance and mental strength. In addition, students will gain hands-on experience in giving and receiving constructive feedback, which will help develop their communication and collaboration skills.
Teaching and learning methods
The course emphasizes tools for building and developing a sustainable career as a music performer. Through theoretical knowledge and a practical approach, students will learn about training methods that promote muscular balance, ergonomics adapted to different instruments, stress management, management of performance anxiety and development of mental strategies. The course emphasizes the importance of effective exercise routines, adequate recovery and proper nutrition to achieve physical endurance and mental strength. In addition, students will gain hands-on experience in giving and receiving constructive feedback, which will help develop their communication and collaboration skills.
Examination requirements
- Approved attendance at compulsory teaching.
- Approved submission of a developed training program related to your own main field of study.
Further information will be given in Canvas at the start of the semester.
Examinations
An individual portfolio exam consisting of two parts:
- A written syllabus-based reflection. Length: 1000 words.
- A written experience-based reflection. Scope 1500 words.
Further information will be given in Canvas at the start of the semester.
Both parts must be passed in order to pass the exam.
Grade: Pass/fail.
New/postponed exams are arranged if needed.
Student evaluation
The person responsible for the course decides, in cooperation with student representative, the form of student evaluation and whether the course is to have a midway or end of course evaluation in accordance with the quality system for education, chapter 4.1.
Offered as a free-standing course
No
Last updated from FS (Felles studentsystem)
Oct. 15, 2026 2:36:58 PM