MA460 Exercise Biology and Sport Performance Analysis I (Autumn 2023)
- ECTS Credits:
- 15
- Responsible department:
- Department of Physical Performance
- Course Leader:
- Jørgen Jensen
- Lecture Semester:
- Autumn
- Teaching language:
- English
- Duration:
- ½ year
Introduction
This course provides an introduction to advanced studies in exercise and sport biology and sport performance analysis. The course is based knowledge in physiology and biomechanics from previous studies at the bachelor level. The focus will be on how to evaluate human performance within the framework of the included research areas. The course is also designed to improve critical evaluation of scientific papers, presentation skills, group work and the synthesis of complex research papers.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course the student can
-
identify key elements, strengthen basic knowledge and analytical capacity, and condense important information from complex research papers (summarize).
-
present and critically discuss results from key research in the area.
-
explain the strengths and limitations of key methodologies for the study of human performance.
-
integrate knowledge of metabolism, physiology and biomechanics in evaluations of human performance to address specific challenges in the research, clinical and coaching professional environments.
-
assess forms of collaboration and knowledge sharing in an innovative context within human performance.
Learning methods and activities
The course offers 8-10 seminars. In each seminar, an introduction will be given on a specific topic before students in groups of 2-3 read and present an article based on the lecture content. The presentation will be followed by questions and group discussions.
In addition to the specific topics, the students must take part in minimum 2 workshops about innovation and development during the semester. The workshops are organized in a collaboration between IFP and external partners. The specific outcome of these workshops would be to identify scientific knowledge in an innovation context between academia, organizations and industry.
Work requirements
Students shall participate actively and sufficiently (80%) in the classes and must present at least one paper review or other assignment during the course.
The presentations/participation must be approved before the written exam.
Assessment/exam
Individual written exam, 3 hours, graded (A-F).
Core literature
As we are in a transition phase between two systems, we refer to the Study Handbook 2023-2024 for literature for courses in the 2023-2024 academic year: https://www.nih.no/studier/program-og-emneplan-arkiv/2023-2024/.