Programme description for Sports and Exercise, one-year programme (2026–2027)

On successful completion of the programme, the student will:

Knowledge

• have knowledge of the importance of sporting activities and varied movement environments for motor learning and development
• have knowledge of the place of sport in society and the social significance of sport
• have knowledge of the specific nature of various individual and team sports
• have basic knowledge of and experience in managing sports groups
• have basic knowledge of various physiological and psychological aspects related to physical activity and skill development

Skills

• be able to master relevant professional analysis tools and techniques in sports
• have acquired basic personal skills in various sports
• have acquired specific counselling and coaching skills in different sports

General competence

• be able to plan, organise, carry out, supervise and assess all-round physical activity for children, young people and adults
• be able to carry out basic mechanical/organic analyses of sporting movements
• be able to contribute to debates about the importance of sport for the individual and society, and be able to explain the psychological and physiological aspects that are central to sports skill development

Based on their experiences, knowledge and skills in sport, students will be equipped to work as instructors/coaches by planning, organising, implementing, supervising and assessing all-round physical activity in sports work, as well as acquiring knowledge of the significance of sporting activities and environments for the individual's skill development.

A central theme is to create the conditions for leading sports work in voluntary sports. This is done by presenting a selection of activities where the development of appropriate movement solutions in relation to movement tasks is central. Emphasis will also be placed on the social significance of sport and an understanding of how skill development and learning take place in different sporting contexts. Psychological and physiological aspects related to skill development in sport individually and at group level are also key topics.

The programme aims to create a learning environment that develops students' ability to reflect on and critically evaluate their own working methods in the face of theoretical and practical knowledge. Various forms of teaching and learning are used, such as lectures, group work with supervision, seminars, instruction, project work, student presentations, individual work, practical sports activities and excursions.

All practical teaching and active participation in off-campus courses (coastal course, cross-country skiing course, course in alpine skiing and snowboarding, and winter outdoor life) are compulsory. Other compulsory teaching will be stated in the course descriptions. All compulsory teaching will be specified in Canvas.

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Different forms of assessment are used: written exam under supervision, and written report in training planning.

Examination requirements includes various work requirements that students must perform and get approved. This includes approved attendance and active participation in practical sports and activities, practical assignments/work requirements in groups, practice/practice report, submissions and oral presentations.

Some of the teaching takes place in the form of courses in locations other than Kristiansand.

A police certificate of conduct is required for admission to the programme.

Computer requirements
All students at UiA are required to have their own laptop computer for use in teaching and exams, cf. Regulations on studies and exams at the University of Agder § 12d.