Course Objectives

This course is a practical-theoretical specialisation that will provide the opportunity to make tangible the aims of the study programme and the subject-material in relation to guidance and instruction in a selected sport. Students will use the subject literature, research and their experience from practice to discuss and develop functional and comprehensive training in their specific sport.

Course Description

Students may choose from the following sports disciplines:

• Cross-country skiing
• Basis training
• Soccer
• Telemark skiing
• Play, dance and drama
• Basketball
• Volleyball
• Other sports (assuming that the practice of the specific sport is possible at Telemark University College in Bø).
• One may apply for special agreements concerning other sports through the appropriate sports-organisations.

Students pursue the same specialisation sport throughout the academic year.
Students taking the Trainer Programme select up to 3 specialisation sports in order of priority. The three sports that receive the most applications will constitute the final group of specialisation sports offered. A maximum of one ‘other sport’ may be offered. There must be a minimum of six applicants for a particular specialisation sport to be considered. This does not apply to individual arrangements with sports organisations.
In all, there are 30 student places available on the Trainer Programme. Five additional students may receive places through individual contracts with sports organisations. If these contracts involve sports in which Telemark University College does not possess the adequate competence, it is required that the sports organisations concerned will contribute resources and competence for teaching and assessment.
During the academic year 2005-2006, soccer, Telemark skiing and basis training were offered.

Learning Methods

Five hours of lectures per week during the autumn and spring semesters.
Students will gain experience in their chosen sport, and through practice and theory, they will acquire competence, experience, skills and knowledge. Making students aware of how they think, act in practice and learn in relation to the sport is emphasised. Observation, analysis and critical reflection on one’s own abilities and learning are important elements of the course. The course will alternate between teacher-guided and student-guided instruction. Instruction will take place both individually and in groups, and will alternate between the specialised sport and a broader approach.

Assessment Methods

Students should carry out 60 hours of practice during the autumn and spring semesters. The practice experience must be approved before the student may apply for the final assessment at the end of the spring semester. An individual practical-methodical examination in the spring semester, with subsequent oral examination in which students will be examined concerning their own practice sessions, and the curriculum.

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