Sports Disciplines 1003

Course Objectives

The course aims to provide students with knowledge concerning the practical execution of sports. Students will acquire the following knowledge and skills:
• Personal competence, understanding and the ability to employ the correct training methods in the student’s chosen sport.
• Knowledge and experience in arranging, organising, teaching and providing guidance at various levels.
• Insight into the norms, qualities and rules of the sport in question.

Course Description

The various sport disciplines are divided into two different categories.

All students have:

  • Ball games
  • Soccer
  • Basketball
  • Volleyball
  • Athletics
  • Play, dans and drama
  • Water sport
  • Ski-games
  • Cross-country skiing
  • Each student must choose one of these activities Telemark-, alpine skiing or snowboarding

The course and its specific sport disciplines are under continuous evaluation and development. As a result, it is possible that 1 or 2 disciplines may be removed and new ones added to the course. The final list will be provided by the instructor at the start of the course; information will also be provided concerning the organisation of the courses.

Competence requirements:
A certain level of demonstrable skills will be required in some disciplines.

Learning Methods

A total of around 150 lectures spread over the academic year; students will be given more information at the beginning of the course.

Assessment Methods

The requirements for successful completion of the course are:

  • 4-hour individual written exam in the spring semester. Graded marks. Counts 25%
  • Group examinations in dance. Graded marks. Counts 25%
  • Skills requirements. Graded marks. Counts 50%
  • A minimum of 80% attendance and active participation.

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

Publisert av / forfatter Ralph Høksaas <Ralph.HoksaasSPAMFILTER@hit.no>, last modified Ian Hector Harkness - 02/04/2011