Course description for 2022/23
Anatomy and Physiology
IDR1010
Course description for 2022/23
Anatomy and Physiology
IDR1010
How can one acquire basic knowledge about physiological processes related to the release of energy, circulation, respiration and muscle work? Learn how these processes are regulated and changed by physical activity.
Students will acquire basic knowledge about physiological processes related to the release of energy, circulation, respiration and muscle work. Furthermore, students will learn how these processes are regulated and changed by physical activity.
Students will acquire basic knowledge within the field of anatomy, especially focusing on the musculoskeletal system and how this relates to body movement.
Admission to the programme.
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 key delimited topics, theories, issues, and processes regarding anatomy/physiology and physical activity
- possess the necessary factual knowledge about anatomy/physiology
- be able to identify the most common processes in anatomy/physiology
- have knowledge about research and development work in the course
- have knowledge about the course’s history, traditions, distinctive character and position in society
- understand ethical challenges involved in the subject’s research, dissemination and practice.
Skills:
Students will:
- be able to apply academic knowledge and relevant results from research and development work to practical and/or theoretical issues regarding anatomy/physiology related to training
- be able to acquire new and updated knowledge
- demonstrate the ability to make informed choices in relation to training and physical activity
- be able to reflect on their own professional practice and adjust this under supervision
- be able to find, assess and refer to information and subject matter and present this in a way which highlights a specific issue
- be able to master the relevant tools, techniques and forms of expression
- assess ethical challenges in the field of practice and adjust their own practice in relation to this
- be able to practice the subject within the fields of training and physical activity
- be able to analyse textual material from the course’s most common sources
- be able to document knowledge and work processes.
General competence:
Students will:
- have insight into relevant academic and professional issues of an ethical nature.
- be able to plan and carry out work tasks and projects that apply to the course
- master applicable working methods in accordance with ethical requirements and guidelines
- be able to convey key subject matter such as theories, issues and solutions in writing, orally and through other relevant forms of expression
- be able to see relationships between this course and other courses included in the programme of study
- be able to exchange views and experiences with others who have a background in the subject area, and thereby contribute to the development of good practices - have knowledge about relevant innovation and innovative processes.
No tuition fees. 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.
Lectures and certain trials related to the subject area.
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.
- Compulsory participation 80%, represents 0/100 of the grade, grading scale Approved/Not approved.
- Written examination, 5 hours, represents 50/100 of the grade, grading scale A-E, Best A, Fail F.
- 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.
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 - 10 credits
IDR1037 - Anatomy and Physiology - 10 credits
IDR1051 - Anatomy and Physiology - 10 credits