Health, Injuries and Rehabilitation
Knowledge:
Students will:
- have broad knowledge about delimited topics, theories, issues, processes, tools and methods included in the course
- possess the necessary factual knowledge concerning the areas presented in the course
- be able to identify the most common theories and methods in the course, and understand how a coach should act
- 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:
- have a broad understanding of common injuries and medical conditions related to physical activity
- be able to take measures in order to prevent and treat these conditions
- have basic knowledge about designing rehabilitation programmes
- be able to acquire new and updated knowledge
- demonstrate the ability to make informed choices, and know their own limitations
- Adapt training in order to prevent unfortunate consequences for those who are training
- be able to reflect on their own professional practice and adjust this under supervision.
- Know their own limitations and be able to refer athletes to specialists in the field if necessary.
- 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 its most important areas of application
- 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 training and projects that apply to the course
- master applicable working methods in accordance with ethical requirements and guidelines from NIF
- 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 exchange points of view 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
Composite assessment:
- Written examination, 2 hours. Represents 50/100 of the grade. Grading scale A-E, Best A, Fail F.
- Practical examination including oral questioning, 20 minutes, represents 50/100 of the grade. Grading scale A-E, Best A, Fail F.
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.
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:
IDR2024 - Sport Injuries and Rehabilitation - 8 credits
IDR2025 - Fitness Testing and Coaching Technology - 10 credits