Course Objectives

The course will analyse and describe the physiological adaptation to various types of training. Students will develop their understanding of concepts, theories, principles and methods for the planning and execution of training. The course also stresses a comprehensive approach in which all of these factors play an important role in the practical work carried out by the trainer. It is thus a goal to work with both practical as well as theoretical skills.

Course Description

• Work physiology
• Specific requirements and capacity analyses for various levels
• Training methods and exercise-planning for various levels
• Bio-mechanics and motion analysis
• Testing
• Sports injuries
• General practical training

Learning Methods

Four hours of lectures per week in the autumn and spring semesters, in conjunction with seminars and laboratory exercises.

• Lectures
• Learning through practical activities and motion analyses
• Testing / laboratory exercises

Subject material in the form of relevant literature is recommended, concerning the themes and questions which will be examined. Students will be divided into groups and receive written assignments which they will present, concerning problems related to the subject, related to the chosen sport of their Specialised Study.

Assessment Methods

Portfolio assessment: Four laboratory reports- pass/fail. All laboratory courses are mandatory. One written essay related to curriculum themes. Grades are given on the essay, which together with an individual oral exam constitute the final grade.

The essay accounts for 40% of the grade, and the oral exam account for 60%

Minor adjustments may occur during the academic year, subject to the decision of the Dean