Course
Performance Development - Physical Training and Coaching (MID403)
The goal of the course is to assist students in gaining in-depth, research-driven understanding in the areas of strength, conditioning, and the enhancement of athletic performance coaching. The course closely aligns with real-world applications and seeks to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical implementation.
Dette er emnebeskrivelsen for studieåret 2024-2025. Merk at det kan komme endringer.
Semesters
Fakta
Emnekode
MID403
Vekting (stp)
15
Semester undervisningsstart
Spring
Undervisningsspråk
Norwegian
Antall semestre
1
Vurderingssemester
Spring
Content
- Training methods in individual and team sports
- Coaching methodologies
- Prevalent mental frameworks
- Roles in sports
- Sports physiology
- Test selection, administration and evaluation
- Design of training programs
Learning outcome
Upon the successful completion of the course, the candidate should demonstrate the following competence:
Knowledge
- Possess a deep understanding of coaching principles and various coaching frameworks, with an emphasis on sport performance improvement.
- Understand the distinctions and parallels between coaching methods in team sports versus individual sports.
- Understand various scientific approaches to sports research and assessment.
- Possess a deep understanding of physiological responses to strength training and conditioning.
- Understand the nuances of training load and adaptation, considering different periodization models and respective life phases of the athlete.
Skills
- Possess the ability to utilize observational categories to evaluate practical coaching from an interpersonal viewpoint.
- Have the capability to analyze team training sessions.
- Be proficient in evaluating the social context of coaching, particularly in relation to harassment/assault and the scarcity of female coaches.
- Be capable of elucidating how various training modalities and distinct life phases influence physiological processes and an individual's physical performance.
- Possess the ability to recognize and effectively communicate with athletes, coaches, and peers regarding tests, evaluate the accuracy and consistency of various tests, choose suitable tests, and execute testing procedures both efficiently and safely.
- Have the capability to determine energy metabolism during activities and exercises by employing a range of scientific techniques associated with sports research and assessment.
General competence
- Possess the expertise to engage in discussions about ethical considerations and the impact of research related to strength and conditioning, coaching, and coaching education.
- Possess the ability to devise sport-specific periodized training strategies for athletes across diverse sports.
Forkunnskapskrav
Exam
Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid | Exam system | Withdrawal deadline | Exam date |
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1/4 | 2 Hours | Letter grades | None permitted | Inspera assessment | 30.10.2024 | 13.11.2024 | |
1/4 | 14 Days | Letter grades | All | Inspera assessment | 07.10.2024 | — | |
1/4 | 14 Days | Letter grades | All | Inspera assessment | 02.09.2024 | — | |
1/4 | 30 Minutes | Letter grades | — | 13.11.2024 | 27.11.2024 |
Each home exam should be 2000 words +/- 10%. Formatting guidelines: Use Calibri or a similar font, font size 12, with 1.5 line spacing. The word count excludes the front page, table of contents, bibliography, and any tables or figures. References should be formatted using the APA 7th edition style. The oral examination will be around 30 minutes in duration. Examinations will be scheduled throughout the semester.
Students will not receive additional supervision hours for subsequent exam attempts or re-enrollments.
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Fagperson(er)
Study Program Director:
Sindre Mikal DyrstadCourse teacher:
Gaute Sørensen ScheiCourse teacher:
Karsten ØvretveitCourse coordinator:
Shaher Ahmmad Ibrahim ShalfawiCourse teacher:
Shaher Ahmmad Ibrahim ShalfawiStudy Adviser:
Solveig RöwekampMethod of work
The module is requires in-person attendance for up to 6 sessions, totaling no more than 9 lecture days throughout the semester. The module incorporates diverse instructional methods, including lectures, group activities, seminars, and hands-on tasks.
A module worth 15 credits is estimated to demand 400-450 hours of work from the student.