Current active course description (last updated 2021/22)
Fitness Testing and Coaching Technology
IDR2004
Current active course description (last updated 2021/22)
Fitness Testing and Coaching Technology
IDR2004
Physiological testing and analysis of collected data can provide a wide range of useful effects for those working in sports and various health-related professions. Although it can be demanding in terms of implementation requirements and analysing collected data, it is in many ways well worth the work that is put in. The testing is used to plan appropriate types of training for various athletes. At the same time, these tests can indicate the type of performance capabilities a person possesses in relation to different sports and physical activities. In addition, these tests are used to find out about the effects of implemented training through documenting the development from one test to the next. Those who master these tests and who learn to actively use the technology and results in training and physical activity increase their professional insight and become more effective and purposeful as instructors.
Admission to the programme.
Successfully completed IDR1010 Anatomy and Physiology, and IDR1008 Functional Screening and Basic Biomechanics, or equivalent.
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
Semester fee and course literature.
Compulsory for students taking the Bachelor in Strength and Conditioning. Elective course for exchange students at Nord University.
Lectures and practical trials related to the subject area.
The programme of study is evaluated annually by the students through course surveys (mid-term evaluation and final evaluation). These evaluations are part of the University’s quality assurance system.
Composite assessment:
- Written examination, 2 Hours. Represents 50/100 of the grade. Grading scale A-E, Best A, Fail F.
- Practical examination including oral hearing, 30 minutes, represents 50/100 of the grade. Grading scale A-E, Best A, Fail F.
- Compulsory participation 80%. Grading scale: approved/not approved.
NOTE: Spring 2022: The written school examination has been changed to home examination.
Changes are done due to the Covid-19 epidemic, in accordance with the “Provisional Regulation on a Supplement to Regulations of 28/10/2020 no. 2474 Relating to Studies and Examinations at Nord University - Extraordinary Measures as a consequence of the Coronavirus pandemic” - according to Section 2 Forms of assessment 1-4.
None.
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