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BEV1013 - Physical Activity and Health I

About

Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Home examination 100/100 5 days

Course content

Research shows that regular physical activity can provide positive health effects physically, mentally, and socially. The course addresses physical activity and exercise in disease prevention, treatment and rehabilitation, with emphasis on the most frequently occurring lifestyle diseases in Norway. The focus is to present research-based evidence. Exercises and group work involve practical activities and written assignments.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

The student will have knowledge of the following:

  • Recommendation and promotion of physical activity for different age and disease groups
  • Lifestyle diseases and the effects of physical activity and exercise on disease prevention and rehabilitation
  • Basic research methods and critical use of references to evaluate the potential health effects of physical activity
  • Sports medicine, sports injuries and first aid

Skills

The student will be able to:

  • Understand, critically evaluate, and refer to research-based literature on physical activity and health
  • Apply knowledge about physical activity and health for different groups in the population
  • Contribute to society through strengthening physical activity in public health

General competence

  • Disseminate subject matters on physical activity and health to different target groups
  • Contribute to develop the field through collaboration with other professions

Learning methods and activities

Up to 42 hours lectures/exercises/group work. The course is taught mainly in Norwegian, only a few lectures are given in English.

Compulsory assignments

  • Written submissions
  • Practical exercises
  • 70 % participation in exercises.

Further on evaluation

Compulsory activity

Compulsory activity consists of two components:

  • 2 written assignments delivered in groups. 2 must be approved.
  • 3 practical exercises where we go through different topics and work in groups. 2 must be approved.

Exam

  • The compulsory activities are approved for 4 years. Students with approved compulsory activities do not need to complete exercises again to take the exam.
  • If there is a re-sit examination, the examination form may be changed.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Human Movement Science (BBEV)
Human Movement Science (ÅBEV)

Required previous knowledge

The course is reserved for students admitted to the bachelor's programme and one-year programme in Human Movement Science.

Course materials

Information will be given at the beginning of the semester.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
IDR1506 5.0 AUTUMN 2011
BEV2003 7.5 AUTUMN 2011
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  SPRING 2025

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Health Science
  • Sport Science
  • Human Movement Science
Contact information
Course coordinator: Lecturer(s):

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Neuromedicine and Movement Science

Timetable

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Examination

Examination arrangement: School exam

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn UTS School exam 100/100 E 2024-12-19 09:00 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates

Examination arrangement: Home examination

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Spring ORD Home examination 100/100

Release
2025-04-23

Submission
2025-04-28


12:00


12:00

INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
Examination

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