Course - Sport and health - IDR3040
IDR3040 - Sport and health
About
Lessons are not given in the academic year 2024/2025
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 100/100 | 4 hours | E |
Course content
The course will discuss sport as a public health policy tool, based on the established sport and health ideology in society. Furthermore, the course deals with several current and health-related challenges in sport. These include injuries, pain culture, stress, burnout and body focus, with associated central theoretical models and empirical research. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the research literature and how it can be connected to the field of practice (applied knowledge).
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
- The student shall acquire a good knowledge of theory and empiricism related to current topics about the relationship between sport and health.
Skills:
- The student shall be able to academically discuss various social science issues related to sport and health, as well as how this knowledge can potentially be applied in the field of practice.
Learning methods and activities
Lecture 2 hours per week and seminars 2 hours every third week.
Compulsory assignments
- Attend seminar
- 3 papers
Further on evaluation
Exam registration requires that class registration is approved in the same semester. Compulsory activities from previous semester may be approved by the department.
Required previous knowledge
75 credits in Social Sciences and Sports Sciences or equivalent. The requirement must be fulfilled to be admitted to the course.
Course materials
Information will be given at the beginning of the course.
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
No
Language of instruction: -
Location: Trondheim
- Sport Science
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Sociology and Political Science
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 E 2024-12-20 09:00 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"