IDR138 Exercise Physiology and Basic Sports Nutrition

The course is connected to the following study programs

• Bachelor's Programme in Physical Education and Sports
• Physical Education and Sport, one-year programme
• Advanced Teacher Education level 8-13, 5-year Master's Programme

Teaching language

Norwegian

Course contents

Physiology

• Basis of cell physiology and biochemistry

• Circulation system

• Respiratory system

• Metabolism

• Temperature regulation

• Hydration balance

• Endocrine system

Neuromuscular function

• Structure of the neurological system

• Structure of muscle cells

• Neuromuscular connectors/connections

• Regulation of force development during movement

• Muscle adaptability / protein synthesis

Basic sport nutrition

• Digestion

• Macro- and micronutrients

• Hydration requirements

• Body compostion

• Energy availability

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course, the student will

• have basic knowledge of human physiology;

• have basic knowledge of the human neuromuscular functions;

• be able to explain how physical activity affects human physiology;

• have basic knowledge of sport nutrition.

Examination requirements

Attendance requirements must be met. Please refer to Canvas for details.

Teaching methods

Teaching will be given as lectures, practical work, demonstrations and group work. Parts of it may be compulsory - please see the course schedule in Canvas.

Estimated student work load is about 270 hours.

Evaluation

The study programme manager, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.

Offered as Single Standing Module

Yes. Subject to availability or capacity.

Assessment methods and criteria

The course will have two exams and both must be passed.

 

• Part A counts 40% and is a graded 3-hour written individual school exam which is arranged mid term

• Part B counts 60% and is a graded 3-hour written individual exam which is arranged at the end of term

The course will be given one final mark.

Reduction of Credits

This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:

Course	Reduction of Credits
IDR101 – Biological Aspects of Exercise 1	10
IDR101 – Biological Aspects of Exercise 1	10