IDR100 Norwegian sport from a sport psychological perspective (Spring 2026)
- ECTS Credits:
- 10
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Health and Sport Sciences
- Course Leaders:
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- Jan Åge Kristensen
- Bård Erlend Solstad
- Lecture Semester:
- Spring
- Teaching language:
- Norwegian
- Duration:
- ½ year
Table of contents
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Bachelor’s programme in Sports and Exercise Science
- Sports and Exercise, one-year programme
- Advanced Teacher Education level 8-13, 5-year Master's Programme
Teaching language
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course, the student will
- have basic knowledge of Norwegian sport and sport's sustainability work
- be able to reflect on the gender perspective in Norwegian sports
- have basic knowledge of sports for children and young people, and sports skill development for children and young people
- have knowledge of different types of motivational processes
- have basic knowledge of groups and group dynamics
- have knowledge of applied sports psychology
- have basic knowledge of the coaching role and other relevant relationships in the sports context
- be able to reflect on ethical dilemmas in the role as a coach
Contents
This course provides a basic introduction to Norwegian sport. After completing the course, students will have a basic knowledge of the history and organisation of Norwegian sport, sport's sustainability work and key psychosocial development processes in the work with children and young people that take place at the grassroots in Norwegian sport. In addition, students will receive a basic introduction to individual and relational sport psychological perspectives.
Sport and society:
- Norwegian sports history
- The Norwegian sports model and its values
- Sport and sustainability
- The gender perspective in Norwegian sport
- Children and youth sports
- Sports skill development for children and young people
- Early specialisation and versatility in sports
- Talent identification, development and selection in sports
Sports psychology:
- Motivation processes
- Group dynamics
- Sports psychology skills training
- Applied sports psychology
- The coaching role from different perspectives
- The coach-athlete relationship from different perspectives
- Different types of motivational climate
- Ethical dilemmas in the coaching role
Teaching and learning methods
Examination requirements
Approved attendance at compulsory teaching.
Approved group presentation during seminar-based teaching.
See further description in Canvas.
Examinations
4-hour individual written exam under supervision.
Assessment expression: Graded grade.
Student evaluation
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 |
|---|---|
| IDR100 – Social science in Sport 1. | 10 |