IDR424 Developing Sports Expertise (Spring 2026)
- ECTS Credits:
- 15
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Health and Sport Sciences
- Course Leader:
- Monica Klungland Torstveit
- Lecture Semester:
- Spring
- Teaching language:
- English
- Duration:
- ½ year
Table of contents
The course is connected to the following study programs
Teaching language
Recommended previous knowledge
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
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 |