Testing in Sports and Physical Activity

The course focuses on how to achieve the best possible control of skills and performance developments in sports and physical activity using tests and analysis. The course focuses on testing and analyses within physical resources, motor skills and sports psychology. The course provides the students with insights into how to conduct testing and interpret test results with focus on reliability and validity.

Admission takes place on the basis of Higher Education Entrance Qualification or prior learning and work experience in accordance with applicable rules

The course is open to incoming exchange students from Nord University’s partner institutions, enrolled in related programmes of study.

Admission takes place on the basis of Higher Education Entrance Qualification or prior learning and work experience in accordance with applicable rules

The course is open to incoming exchange students from Nord University’s partner institutions, enrolled in related programmes of study.

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge on physiological, motor and psychological tests and their application areas in sports and physical activity

SKILLS

Can analyse the reliability and validity of physiological, motor and psychological tests in sports using theory, and can conduct various tests that are applicable in sports and physical activity.

GENERAL COMPETENCE

Has the ability to analyse and understand skills and performance developments in sports using reliable and valid tests.

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

Compulsory course. Theoretical course.

Based on research and scientific theory, through lectures, lab activities, practical work, case-based problem solving, group work, academic supervision and individual initiative, the students shall achieve the learning outcomes set for the course. Participation and active collaboration between the students is required in order to achieve the desired outcome statements we have set for the course. The course’s work schedule defines the learning activities in more detail.

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

Compulsory participation (OD): Participation in lab and practical work, 80% attendance, must be approved for a final grade to be awarded in the course.
Assessment task (AK): 1 written assignment/presentation per week as described in the course’s work schedule. These must be approved in order to qualify for a final grade for the course.
Written school examination (S): Grading scale A-F.

NOTE: Spring 2022: The written school examination has been changed to home examination. The duration of the exam has changed to 7 hours.

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.

This course does not require any specific previous knowledge apart from the general admission requirements