Sports training, bachelor programme
See study programmeKnowledge:
Students will:
- have broad knowledge about key courses/topics/theories regarding training and physical activity, and how one influences people through different types of training
- have knowledge about research and development work on key courses/topics within the field of training
- be able to orientate themselves in relation to academic literature, identify important issues concerning theoretical and practical training, and discuss and develop their professional training practice through dialogue
- have knowledge about training and physical activity in a historical context, and know what significance this has in modern society.
Skills:
Students will be able to:
- apply academic knowledge and relevant results from research and development work on different aspects of training, and be able to justify the choices made regarding training and physical activity
- reflect on their own professional practice within the field of training and adjust this under supervision
- find, assess and refer to information and subject matter about training and training management, and present this in a way which highlights a specific issue.
- orientate themselves in relation to academic literature, identify important issues concerning theoretical and practical training and physical activity, and present this in a way which highlights a specific issue
- master different training technologies, different techniques and methods in training and physical activity, as well as different forms of expression
General competence:
Students will:
- have insight into relevant academic and professional issues of an ethical nature within the field of training and training management
- be able to plan, carry out and evaluate both short and long-term training and physical activity. This is done both individually and in groups, and in accordance with ethical guidelines
- be able to convey key subject matter about training and physical activity in writing, orally and through other forms of expression
- be able to exchange points of view about and experiences from training and physical activity with others who have the same professional background, and thereby contribute to the development of good training practice
- have knowledge of innovation and innovative processes associated with training and physical activity
Admission to the programme of study requires Higher Education Entrance Qualifications. Applicants who do not have Higher Education Entrance Qualifications and are 25 years of age or older may apply for admission based on their prior learning and work experience.
A certificate or good conduct from the police (Childcare Certificate of Conduct) is required.
- personal trainer
- care worker
- in schools/education
- training elderly people in institutions
- sports team coach
- public health coordinator
- physical coach in elite sports
- training supervisor
- training disabled people
Completed study may provide admission to the following educations:
-1-year programme in educational theory and practice for general education teachers from Years 8 to 13. From 2019, the admission requirements are a bachelor’s degree in sports and physical education subjects with at least 180 credits in the subject. Candidates must have achieved an average grade of C or better in their bachelor’s degree. From 2025, candidates require a master’s degree to gain admission to 1-year programmes in educational theory and practice, specialisation in physical education.
- Various master-level programmes of study, such as the master’s programme in ‘Science in Physical Education’, which may provide admission to the PhD in Practical Knowledge at Nord University.
The programme of study is annually evaluated by the students through course evaluations and programme of study evaluation. These evaluations are part of the University’s quality assurance system.
Please see the applicable regulations and associated guidelines.