Course Description

The course examines the most common types of sport facilities/locations, activities in the local area and outdoor areas. Planning and organising will be discussed from the standpoint of flexible use, or the principle that sports and outdoor activities should be available to everybody. Theories on planning/organisation constitute an important part of the course.

Topics include:

• Laws and guidelines for planning sports and outdoor activities
• Planning, evaluation and organisation of physical activities in the local community, including areas for outdoor activities, school facilities, various sports facilities/locations, walking and lighted skiing and hiking trails
• Strategic planning, including sub-plans for sports and outdoors activities
• Facilities and equipment for various groups
• The growth environment of children and adolescents
• Local social development - the individual, volunteers and institutions
• Interdisciplinary and inter-departmental cooperation with regard to health-promoting work
• Project/ planning work

Assessment Methods

A 4-hour written individual mid-year examination (counts for 40%) - and a 5-day group final examination (counts for 60%). Students must submit 1 essay within health and sport. Students need only re-sit the examination in which they have received a failing mark. Students must receive passing marks in all examinations and essay in order to receive a passing mark for the course.

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