Course description for 2021/22
Resistance Training
IDR1009
Course description for 2021/22
Resistance Training
IDR1009
The aim of the course is to present basic knowledge about the concept and how to facilitate the development of muscle strength through training.
Muscle strength and muscle strength training are key characteristics in relation to sports, exercise and health in general. The aim of the course is to present basic knowledge about the concept and how to facilitate the development of muscle strength through training. Students will also receive an introduction to the kind of importance improved muscle strength can generally have for sports performance and quality of life.
Admission to the programme of study requires Higher Education Entrance Qualifications. Applicants who do not have Higher Education Entrance Qualifications and are 25 years of age or older may apply for admission based on their prior learning and work experience. A certificate or good conduct from the police (Childcare Certificate of Conduct) is required.
Knowledge:
Students will:
- have broad knowledge about delimited topics, theories, issues, processes, tools and methods included in the course
- possess the necessary factual knowledge that applies to the area and have knowledge about different concepts that are important for the subject area
- be able to identify the most common theories and training methods included in the course
- have knowledge about the course’s history, traditions, distinctive character and position/importance in society
Skills:
Students will:
- be able to acquire new and updated knowledge about different aspects of the course
- be able to find, assess and refer to information and subject matter
- be able to master relevant tools, techniques and forms of expression so that different groups and athletes of different ages can understand
- be able to practice the subject within its most important areas of application
- be able to analyse textual material from the course’s most common sources
General competence
Students will:
- have insight into relevant academic and professional issues of an ethical nature.
- be able to convey key subject matter such as theories, issues and training solutions in writing and orally
- be able to exchange points of view and experiences at different academic levels with others who have a background in the subject area.
- have knowledge about relevant innovation and innovative processes
Semester fees and cost of course literature apply.
Compulsory for students taking the Bachelor in Strength and Conditioning and Personal Trainer one-year programme. Elective course for other students.
Theoretical lectures with extensive use of practical execution.
The programme of study is evaluated annually by the students through course surveys (mid-term evaluation and final evaluation). These evaluations are part of the University’s quality assurance system.
None.
Composite assessment, grading scale A-E, Best A, Fail F
- Compulsory participation 80%, represents 0/100 of the grade, grading scale Approved/Not approved.
- Portfolio - 2 pieces of written work to be answered in groups of up to four candidates, and 2 pieces of written work answered individually. Guidance is given on the work. The candidate finally delivers an overall portifolio and is given an overall grade, represents 50/100 of the grade, grading scale A-E, Best A, Fail F.
- Written examination, 2 hours, represents 50/100 of the grade, grading scale A-E, Best A, Fail F.
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:
KR216L - Sports Training 2 - 5 credits
KR158L - Sports Training 1 - 5 credits
IDR1014 - Resistance Training - 10 credits
IDR1050 - Strength Training - 10 credits