IDR213 Sport Skill and Capacity Development in a Holistic Perspective (Spring 2027)
- ECTS Credits:
- 10
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Health and Sport Sciences
- Course Leaders:
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- Bjørn Tore Johansen
- Kerry Stephen Seiler
- Lecture Semester:
- Spring
- Teaching language:
- Norwegian (but some of the lectures may be taught in English)
- Duration:
- ½ year
Table of contents
The course is connected to the following study programs
Teaching language
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course, the students will
- have broad knowledge of, and be able to apply different models for training planning
- be able to critically evaluate different sports practices in light of empirical knowledge
- be able to apply sport-specific knowledge to plan practical implementation of appropriate training for different sports groups
- have knowledge of principles for coordination of skills in team sports, and have experience in planning these
- have knowledge and understanding of best practices for coaching athletes from varied sports and different contexts
- have knowledge of different techniques and methods related to training planning and skill development in different sports contexts
- have knowledge of new thinking and innovation processes in performance development, including linked to training monitoring
Contents
The course is based on a holistic perspective on sports skill development and builds a bridge between theoretical/empirical knowledge and practice. In this course, students will develop competence in requirements and capacity analyses, planning and implementation of appropriate training and competition preparation for different athletes in different contexts.
- Training planning
Training periodisation and competition preparation
- Individual sports
- Team sports
- Psychological/mental processes related to training climate and competition preparation
- Indirect measurements/field tests and sport-specific tests
Teaching and learning methods
The work methods will be based on case methodology. Lecturers present cases and scenarios with relevant issues. Students work individually and in small groups and present and discuss in plenary.
Mandatory teaching is specified in Canvas/schedule.
Estimated student workload is 270 hours.
Examination requirements
- Approved active participation in compulsory teaching
- Approved work requirements
See Canvas for details.
Examinations
Oral individual exam of approximately 30 minutes duration. The exam is based on a case from the course.
Graded assessment.
See further information in Canvas.