Physical activity and training for children and adolescents
Admission to the Bachelor in Strenght and Condition-program, admission to the course as an exchange student at Nord University, or admission as a single-course student subject to available spots.
The admission requirement is Higher Education Entrance Qualification.
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. Contact our Admission Office for more information.
Knowledge
The student:
- Has broad knowledge of motor development in childhood and adolescence
- Has broad knowledge of national recommendations for physical activity and inactivity in children and adolescents
- Has broad knowledge of various theories/models related to planning and leading activities/training for children and youth
- Is familiar with different methods for testing motor development and skills in childhood and adolescence
- Has the ability to update their knowledge regarding activities and sports for children and youth
Skills
The student:
- Is able to plan and lead activities/training for children and youth in various contexts
- Is able to facilitate a safe and injury-free activity environment
- Masters different methods for testing motor development and skills in childhood and adolescence
- Is able to reflect on their own professional practice and adjust it under supervision
General Competence
The student:
- Is able to communicate academic content both in writing and orally
- Has insight into relevant professional and ethical issues related to activities/sports with children and youth
- Is familiar with innovation and creative processes within activities and sports for children and youth
Mandatory for students in the Bachelor in Training, Health and Performance program.
Optional for exchange students at Nord University.
The course is open for application as a single-course student, subject to available spots.
The course is delivered as an online and campus-based combination.
The course is part of a blended learning program, meaning that theoretical and practical teaching will take place both online and during one on-campus session in the spring:
- Theoretical teaching includes digital modules in a learning path, consisting of pre-recorded video lectures, quizzes, assignments, and required readings. The online content will be available in a dedicated platform (Canvas) and can be completed independently—anytime and anywhere.
- On-campus gathering (1 week, Monday-Friday) will primarily focus on practical instruction and include relevant professional methods and hands-on activities. There will also be some practical assignments to be completed individually.
- Mandatory attendance: The on-campus week is compulsory because a significant portion of the learning outcomes requires practical teaching, implementation, and group work/discussions. A prerequisite for participation in the on-campus session is the completion of the digital learning path in Canvas.
Composite Assessment (CA) - All components must be approved/passed in order to receive a grade in the course.
- Mandatory Attendance - To have attendance approved, the student must attend a minimum of 80% of the on-campus week. The student must also complete the digital learning path. Grading: Approved/Not Approved. Counts 0/100 of the final grade.
- Coursework Requirement - Planning and conducting a 30-minute activity session in groups of 2-3. Grading: Approved/Not Approved. Counts 0/100 of the final grade.
- Practical Exam with Oral Assessment - 30 minutes. Counts 100/100 of the final grade. Grading scale: A-E (A = best), F = Fail.
None.
Generating a response using ChatGPT or similar artificial intelligence and submitting it, either in whole or in part, as your own work is considered academic misconduct.
Information about ChatGPT/Artificial Intelligence can be found here.
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:
IDR2008 - S and C for Special Populations - 5 credits
