Development of Speed and Endurance
Students will acquire knowledge about the concepts of speed and endurance in various sports and contexts, how training in these characteristics can be carried out, and how to ensure that training works as planned for the athletes involved. The concepts are key in many sports and for athletes at different levels and with different prerequisites. Knowledge of this training also plays an important role in a number of environments outside of organised sports. Students will receive a practical introduction in relation to how training in these characteristics can be carried out. This introduction will be differentiated in relation to the type of athletes to be trained, and the level and age the training is aimed at.
The course includes studying the theory of these forms of training, and great emphasis will be placed on practical activities. Students will discuss how this training can be designed in terms of gender, age and level, and these discussions will particularly focus on this type of training for young athletes and the elderly.
Knowledge
Students will:
- have broad knowledge about delimited topics, training theories, issues, training processes, tools and training methods included in the course
- possess the necessary factual knowledge that applies to the area and have knowledge about different concepts that are important for the subject area
- be able to identify the most common theories and training methods included in the course
- have knowledge about research and development work in the course, and how technology and different types of equipment can be utilised in the implementation of training
- have knowledge about the course’s history, traditions, distinctive character and position/importance in society
- understand ethical challenges involved in the subject’s research, dissemination and practice
Skills:
Students will:
- be able to apply academic knowledge and relevant results from research and development work on practical and/or theoretical issues regarding training in the characteristics
- be able to acquire new and updated knowledge with the help of technological equipment that has been developed with training in mind
- demonstrate the ability to make informed choices about training in the characteristics adapted to the groups and athletes the student will train
- be able to reflect on their own professional practice as a coach/instructor and adjust it under supervision
- be able to find, assess and refer to information and subject matter and present this in a way which highlights a specific issue concerning these forms of training
- be able to master relevant tools, techniques and forms of expression so that different groups and athletes can understand
- assess ethical challenges in the field of practice and adjust their own practice in relation to this
- be able to practice the subject within its most important areas of application
- be able to analyse textual material from the course’s most common sources
- be able to document knowledge and work processes regarding training in these characteristics
General competence:
Students will:
- have insight into relevant academic and professional issues of an ethical nature.
- be able to plan and carry out work tasks and projects that apply to the subject for different groups and individual athletes at all levels and ages.
- master the working methods for training in the relevant characteristics in accordance with ethical requirements and guidelines
- be able to convey key subject matter such as theories, issues and training solutions in writing, orally and through other relevant forms of expression to a wide range of athletes
- be able to exchange points of view and experiences at different academic levels with others who have a background in the subject area, and thereby contribute to the development of good training practices
- have knowledge about relevant innovation and innovative processes and relevant training equipment that may be utilised in relation to endurance and speed training
Composite assessment:
- Portfolio - 2 pieces of written work to be answered in groups of up to four candidates, represents 100/100 of the grade. Grading scale A-E, Best A, Fail F.
- Compulsory participation 80%. Represents 0/100 of the grade. Grading scale: approved/not approved.
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:
KR158L - Sports Training 1 - 2 credits
KR216L - Sports Training 2 - 2.5 credits
IDR1033 - Development of Speed and Endurance - 10 credits
IDR1046 - Development of Speed and Endurance - 10 credits