Fitness Testing and Coaching Technology

Knowledge:

Students will:

• have broad knowledge about the most common physiological tests, theories, issues, processes, technological tools and methods included in the course
• possess the necessary factual knowledge about the most relevant tests and have knowledge about different concepts that are important for the subject area
• be able to identify the most common tests in the course and be able to discuss the results from these
• have knowledge about relevant technology
• have knowledge about research and development work within the field of testing
• have knowledge about the history of physiological tests, training technology and their 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 to practical and/or theoretical issues
• be able to acquire new and updated knowledge including the development of technological equipment
• demonstrate the ability to make informed choices about tests and training choices
• be able to use technology in daily training
• be able to reflect on their own professional practice as a test leader and adjust this 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
• be able to master relevant tools, technology, 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

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 course for different groups and individual athletes
• master applicable working methods for physiological testing in accordance with ethical requirements and guidelines
• be able to use technology to improve the benefits of training and physical activity
• be able to convey key subject matter such as theories, issues and test choices in writing, orally and through other relevant forms of expression
• 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 practices regarding the implementation of tests
• have knowledge about developments within the field