Course description for 2021/22
Training Physiology, Training Principles and Training Methods
IDR1016
Course description for 2021/22

Training Physiology, Training Principles and Training Methods

IDR1016
Sports training and physiology shall provide an understanding of the structure and function of organ systems, as well as how training affects the organs during activity. Very few sports, if any, require only fitness, only strength, or only technique, etc. Overall performance involves a collaboration of many abilities. Thus, the different sub-skills must be developed optimally in view of the whole. 

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

Bachelor in Sport Science 

One-year programme in sports 

Required prerequisite knowledge: Higher Education Entrance Qualification 

Knowledge  

The candidate has…  

  • Broad knowledge of the training principles that are central to the training work  
  • Broad knowledge of key training methods for the development of various physical skills  
  • Broad physiological knowledge of central organ systems that are important in playing sports  
  • Broad knowledge of adaptations in the function of organ systems based on physical activity  

Skill  

The candidate …  

  • Can apply professional knowledge of training principle and training methods to make training plans  

General competence  

The candidate …  

  • Can exchange views and experiences with others with a background in the subject area sports training and physiology.  
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. 

Written school examination (SK): 5 hours

Coursework (AK): Participation in lab assignments and submissions.

Compulsory participation (OD): Minimum 80% attendance of tuition.

NOTE: Spring 2022: The written school examination has been changed to home examination. The duration of the exam has changed to 5 days.

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.

No examination support materials are 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:

IDR1022 - Training Physiology, Training Principles and Training Methods. - 10 credits