Sports Specialization

IVB230

The course will have main focus on central training principles of the chosen sport, including the principle of specificity, load and adaptation, individuality and variability. These training principles will be discussed in conjunction with how motoric and physiological properties can be developed effectively in selected sports.

KNOWLEDGE

Candidates

Have in-depth knowledge of sport theory in chosen sport.
Have in-depth knowledge of central training principles for chosen sport, including the principle of specificity, load and adaptation, individuality and variability
Has knowledge of physiological and motoric characteristics that are important for selected sport
Have knowledge of crucial skills in selected sport and knowledge about the analysis of the selected sport

SKILLS

Candidates

Can view, analyze, evaluate and discuss how and why the training principles that should be taken, into account for the best possible physiological and motoric development and adaptation in selected sport

GENERAL COMPETENCIES

Has the ability to analyze selected sports based on natural science subjects in sport

No tuition fees. Semester fees and cost of course literature apply.

Compulsory

Based on theory and practice, students will achieve the learning outcomes set for the subject through lecturing, counseling and self-training. There will be compulsory participation in student presentations and exams, and at specific teaching sessions. A number of student-active learning activities will be added, in which there will be assignments that the student will answer theoretically and through experiments / practical activities (labs) / surveys, with subsequent presentations or submission of paper. The course's work plan defines this further.

Evaluation using mid-term and final surveys. Students are also encouraged to participate in the central quality surveys.

Assignments:

The students must produce 3 ¿ 4 assignments, which can be written homework assignments, in-class tests, or oral presentations.

Evaluation: pass or fail.

The assignment must be validated (pass) before a student is allowed to take the exam.

Attendance:

Minimum 80% participation in practical activities, laboratory tuition and student presentations. Evaluation: pass or fail.

Final exam:

Home exam. 3 days. Individual. Internal examiner. Evaluation A-F

100 % of grade setting