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IDR3039

Physical Education and Sports in Organizational Perspectives

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Credits 7.5
Level Second degree level
Course start Autumn 2024
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement Term paper with oral adjustment exam

About

About the course

Course content

Review of central organizational features of sports and school (physical education and sports) and how to understand organizational practices within perspectives of social sciences.

Emphasis is placed on communication, knowledge sharing, and power structures related to physical education and sports. The students will work with concrete organizational issues in sports and physical education.

Learning outcome

Knowledge:

  • The student should gain insight into the different organizational theories, as well as the organization of sports and physical education, both locally and nationally.

Skills:

  • Students should be able to analyze organizational challenges within physical education and sports, and discuss different solution strategies in light of theoretical and empirical understanding.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, exercises and seminars

Compulsory assignments

  • Seminar participation, oral presentation and written work

Further on evaluation

The oral exam may adjust the grade by one unit on the scale.

Required previous knowledge

Admission to the 5-year programme Master of Science in Physical Education and Sport with Teacher Education and Master in Sport Science.

Subject areas

  • Sport Science
  • Physical Education

Contact information

Course coordinator

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Sociology and Political Science