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IDRSA1003 - Child and Youth Sports

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
School exam 100/100 5 hours E

Course content

The course will provide an introduction to theory that includes individual, interaction, and adolescent physical activity related to skill development and a physically active lifestyle in the area between elite and recreational sports. The individual perspective will mainly focus on children and young people's development, learning, self-esteem and identity. The interaction perspective will focus on the coach/athlete and athlete/athlete relationship in relation to play, physical activity and sport. It is also emphasized that the youngs' sports participation should be seen in conjunction with schools and other recreational activities.

Learning outcome

Knowledge - the student shall:

  • have gained an insight into the development of children and adolescents and into sport as an arena for socialization.
  • have an insight into group processes and central theories of learning.
  • have an insight in the rules and regulations regarding child and youth sports.

Skills - the student shall demonstrate the ability to:

  • apply knowledge about the development of children, sport as a socialization factor, play-activity-training and organization and development of sports activity for children and adolescents.
  • use observation as a tool in the effort to describe and evaluation central elements in the sports activity of children and adolescents.

Learning methods and activities

Throughout the semester there are 4 hours of lectures and 2 hours of group discussion per week. There is a compulsory term paper about child and youth sports. A structured observation of sports activity with children or youth is a required part of the course.

Compulsory assignments

  • Approved report
  • Term paper
  • Practice: Lead and participate in student-led activity

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Social Science and Sport Sciences (BSAMIDR)

Course materials

Information disclosed at the beginning of the course.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
SVIDR211 15.0 AUTUMN 2007
IDRSA1010 15.0 AUTUMN 2021
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  15.0 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  SPRING 2025

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Sport Science
  • Social Sciences
  • Sociology
Contact information
Course coordinator:

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Sociology and Political Science

Timetable

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Examination

Examination arrangement: School exam

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 E 2024-12-06 09:00 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring ORD School exam 100/100 E 2025-05-24 09:00 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
SL111 lyseblå sone Sluppenvegen 14 43
  • * 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.
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