Current active course description (last updated 2023/24)
Sport Science and Society
IDR1015
Current active course description (last updated 2023/24)

Sport Science and Society

IDR1015
The place of both sport and science in society can be complicated. The main focus of this course is therefore to introduce, discuss and reflect on relevant issues related to sports science so that students have a greater understanding of their future work in the context of sports. Historical and current challenges in the context of sports will serve as the core, with multidisciplinary angles. Through this course, students will gain basic insight into what, how and why sports science as a subject area can be useful.  

The student must be admitted to one of the following study programs to complete the course:

One-year program in sports

Required prerequisite knowledge: Higher Education Entrance Qualification

The student must be admitted to one of the following programmes of study in order to complete the course:

One-year programme in sports 

Required prerequisite knowledge: Higher Education Entrance Qualification 

KNOWLEDGE  

  • Has knowledge of sports in a historical, cultural and social context in Norwegian society.  
  • Can update their knowledge in various subject areas and perspectives, as well as be familiar with the need for the type of knowledge that can be key to solving a problem.  
  • Is familiar with research and development work related to sports science.  

  

SKILLS  

  • Can find, assess and refer to information and subject material to shed light on an issue. 
  • Can reflect on your own professional practice and understanding of sport in society. 

  

GENERAL COMPETENCE  

  • Can disseminate subject material to shed light on an issue 
  • Has insight into different perspectives from which to view sports, as well as relevant academic issues. 

Can exchange views and experiences with others with a basis in the subject area and thereby contribute to the development of good professional practices. 

In addition to the semester fee and course literature, it is assumed that students provide their own laptop computer. 

Compulsory course 

Theoretical course 

Compulsory

Part-time Meråker (50%)

Teaching on Campus

The programme of study is annually evaluated by the students through course evaluations and study programme evaluation. The evaluations are part of the university's quality assurance system. 

Portfolio (MA). Graded grading scale: A-F. Comprises 100/100 of the grade in the course. 

Coursework (AK):  

Submission of 4 academic texts  

2 group presentations  

Compulsory participation (OD): 

Specified in the work schedule 

All examination support materials allowed 

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:

IDR1021 - Sport Science and Society - 10 credits