Course - Physical Activity and Health I - BEV1013
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)
Recommended previous knowledge
BEV1011 and other BEV courses from the first semester.
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 |
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Health Science
- Sport Science
- Human Movement Science
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Neuromedicine and Movement Science
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn UTS School exam 100/100 E INSPERA
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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 INSPERA
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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.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"