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Training Physiology, Training Principles and Training Methods
IDR1016
Current active subject description (last updated 2024/25)

Training Physiology, Training Principles and Training Methods

IDR1016
In order to improve athletic performance through training, it's important to consider the body's physiological systems. This course covers the structure and function of these systems, as well as how training affects them at the cellular level.
In order to improve athletic performance through training, it's important to consider the body's physiological systems. This course covers the structure and function of these systems, as well as how training affects them at the cellular level. The main focus is on understanding how physiological limitations impact performance and which training methods can help overcome them.

The student must be admitted to one of the following programmes of study in order to complete the course:

One-year programme in sports 

Required prerequisite knowledge: Higher Education Entrance Qualification 

Knowledge  

The candidate has…  

  • Broad knowledge of the basic training principles for performance development in sports
  • Broad knowledge of key training methods for the development of various physical skills  
  • Broad physiological knowledge of central organ systems that are important in playing sports  
  • Broad knowledge of adaptations in the function of organ systems based on physical activity  

Skill  

The candidate …  

  • Can apply professional knowledge of physiology, training principles and training methods to make training plans that develops performance. 

General competence  

The candidate …  

  • Can exchange views and experiences with others with a background in the subject area of sports training and physiology.  
In addition to the semester fee and course literature, it is assumed that students provide their own laptop computer. 

Compulsory course 

Theoretical course 

Compulsory

Part-time study in Meråker (50%)

Organisation of teaching activities: 

The course will consist of 80% online lectures with connected assignments and tests and 20% practical sessions in the test laboratory and field.

The programme of study is annually evaluated by the students through course evaluations and study programme evaluation. The evaluations are part of the university's quality assurance system. 

Coursework (AK):  

Submission of

  • 2 academic texts  

Coursework must be approved to get a final grade of the course

Compulsory participation (OD): Will be specified in the work schedule. 

Exam: Digital home exam (3 days). Graded scale: A-F. Comprises 100/100 of the grade in the course. 

No examination support materials are allowed

Generating an answer using ChatGPT or similar artificial intelligence and submitting it wholly or partially as one's own answer is considered cheating

Subject language
English
Credits
10
Study location
Meråker
Responsible faculty
The Faculty of Education and Arts
Course coordinator
Employee photo: Guro Strøm Solli
Associate Professor

Guro Strøm Solli

guro.s.solli@nord.no