IDR211 Issues related to performance in Sports
- ECTS Credits:
- 10
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Health and Sport Sciences
- Course Leader:
- Matthew Ronald Spencer
- Lecture Semester:
- Autumn
- Teaching language:
- This course is taught in Norwegian and an English translation of the course description is not available.
- Duration:
- 1 term
Teaching language
This course is taught in Norwegian and an English translation of the course description is not available.Course contents
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Physiological aspects
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Theoretical foundation of physiological adaptation
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Testlab work, testleader role, hygiene, safety
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Various exercise physiological tests measuring training status
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Pedagogical and psychological aspects
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The athlete
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Individual characteristics
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Motivation
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The belief of coping
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Stress regulation
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Mental training
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The team
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Social identity
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Cohesion
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The group's belief of coping
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Team performance
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Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course, the students will
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possess wide-ranging knowledge about physiological elements significant to performance
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be able to use various lab-based test methods to evaluate training status
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possess wide-ranging knowledge about individual psychological processes in a performance perspective
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possess wide-ranging knowledge about group dynamic processes in a performance perspective
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be familiar with new ideas and innovation within sports performance
Examination requirements
Attendance requirements must be met.
Teaching methods
Work methods will vary between lectures, practical work, group- and individual work.
Compulsory attendance requirements in laboratory work (a minimum of 80% attendance).
Estimated student workload is 270 hours.
Evaluation
The person responsible for the course, 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.
Assessment methods and criteria
A graded individual oral examination.
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 |
|---|---|
| IDR203 – Sports Performance Development | 10 |