Fitness Testing and Coaching Technology

Knowledge: The student shall - have a broad knowledge on the most common fitness tests, theories, issues, processes, technological tools and methods included in the course - have the necessary factual knowledge of the most current tests and be familiar with different concepts that are important for the subject - be able to identify differences among the most common tests within the course and be able to discuss the results from these - be familiar with current technology - be familiar with research and development work in the field of testing - have knowledge about the history of fitness tests, training technology and their place/importance in society - understand ethical challenges involved in the research, dissemination and practice of the subject

Skills: The student shall - be able to use professional knowledge and relevant results from research and development work on practical and/or theoretical issues - have the ability to acquire new updated knowledge, including the development of technical equipment - show the ability to make informed choices about tests and training selections - be able to use technology in daily training - be able to reflect on their own professional practice as a testing manager and adapt it under supervision - be able to find, assess and refer to information and subject material as well as prepare this so that it sheds light on an issue. - be able to master relevant equipment, technology, techniques and styles in a manner that is understood by different groups and participants - be able to 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 fields of application - be able to analyse textual material from the subject's most common sources - be able to document knowledge and working processes

General competence: The student shall: - have insight into relevant subject- and profession-specific ethical issues - be able to plan and implement work assignments and projects applying to the course for different groups and individual participants - master the working methods for fitness testing that apply in accordance with ethical requirements and guidelines - be able to use technology in order to better benefit from training and physical activity - be able to disseminate key subject material such as theories, issues and choice of tests both in writing, orally and through other relevant expressions - be able to exchange views and experiences with others at different academic levels with backgrounds in their field of expertise and thereby contribute to the development of good practice for conducting tests - be familiar with trends within the subject