Course description for 2021/22
Functional Screening and Basic Biomechanics
IDR1008
Course description for 2021/22
Functional Screening and Basic Biomechanics
IDR1008
The design of a training program requires a prior assessment of the athlete's capacity and skills. Today, this work is started with an effective functional assessment. This course gives the student an introduction to the knowledge and skills required to be able to make this functional assessment, and you also get an introduction to possible corrective exercises. The student will also receive a basic introduction to biomechanics in terms of training and physical activity. The teaching of the course will be carried out through a close link between theoretical introduction and practical testing in various forms of physical activity and sports.
Admission to the study program requires general study competence. Applicants who do not have general study qualifications, and are 25 years or older, can apply for admission on the basis of prior learning. A police certificate (child care certificate) is required.
Knowledge:
The student should
- have knowledge of the history of functional screening, traditions, uniqueness and place / significance for coaches and practitioners
- have knowledge of how biomechanics can be used to analyze movements and various forms of physical activity
- get an introduction to the rationale for why functional screening is central
- have broad knowledge of limited topics, theories, issues, processes, tools and methods that are part of functional screening and biomechanical analyzes
- have knowledge of the causes of function, dysfunction and compensation based on the concept of basic movement patterns and biomechanical analyzes of these
- understand ethical challenges involved in the subject's research, dissemination and practice
Skills:
The student should
- be able to understand the principles and concepts around functional screening and biomechanics
- ability to acquire new updated knowledge, among other things with the help of technological equipment
- demonstrate the ability to make informed choices about long-term training and assessment of development
- be able to reflect on their own professional practice in relation to practitioners at different stages in their development
- be able to master relevant tools, techniques and forms of expression so that the student can perform functional screening and biomechanical analyzes on individual practitioners and larger groups of practitioners
- with the help of functional screening and biomechanical analyzes be able to find, evaluate and refer to exercises that can help to correct unwanted execution of exercises
- be able to show attention to the implications of compensation in the performance of different movements for practitioners of different ages and levels
- assess ethical challenges in the field of practice and adjust your own practice in relation to this
- be able to practice the subject within its most central areas of application
- ability to analyze textual material from the subject's most common sources
- be able to document knowledge and work processes
General competence:
the student should:
- have insight into relevant and professional and ethical issues regarding functional screening
- be able to plan and carry out functional screening and biomechanical analyzes for individual practitioners and groups of practitioners
- master the working methods for functional screening and biomechanics that apply in line with ethical requirements and guidelines
- be able to convey key subject matter such as theories, issues and training solutions both in writing, orally and through other relevant forms of expression
- be able to exchange views and experiences with others at different professional levels with a background in the subject area and through this contribute to the development of good training practice
- know about any new thinking and innovation processes and relevant training equipment
Semester fee and syllabus literature.
Mandatory for students on Bachelor training and Year study personal trainer. Optional course for other students.
Lecture and practical testing in relation to subject area.
Compound evaluation
Portfolio, counts 50/100 of total grade. Grading scale A-F.
Written school examination, 3 hours. Counts 50/100 of totalt grade. Grading scale A-F.
Compulsory participation 80 % of classes, counts 0/100 of total. Grading scale passed/not passed.
NOTE: Spring 2022: The written school examination has been changed to home examination.
Changes are done due to the Covid-19 epidemic, in accordance with the “Provisional Regulation on a Supplement to Regulations of 28/10/2020 no. 2474 Relating to Studies and Examinations at Nord University - Extraordinary Measures as a consequence of the Coronavirus pandemic” - according to Section 2 Forms of assessment 1-4.
None
Overlap refers to a similarity between courses with the same content. Therefore, you will receive the following reduction in credits if you have taken the courses listed below:
KR154L - Anatomy, Physiology and Biomechanics - 5 credits