Master graduates in Health and Physical Activity shall be able to integrate at high level their knowledge of movement sciences, into biomedical, psycho-pedagogical and sociological ones as well as specific research methodologies and, in particular pertaining the use of movement science in the preventive and rehabilitative area, in different age groups. In this regard, the master program offer learning outcomes guaranteeing the acquisition of professional knowledge, competences and the ability to upgrade techniques and theories utilizing research sources, enabling to plan, develop and manage programs of physical and sport activity.

Knowledge

The candidate:

• Has advanced knowledge within the academic field and specialized insight in the field of health and physical activity
• Has thorough knowledge of the scholarly or artistic theories and methods in the field health and physical activity
• Can analyze academic problems on the basis of the history, traditions, distinctive character and place in society in the field health and physical activity
  

Skills

The candidate:

• Can analyze and deal critically with various sources of information and use them to structure and formulate scholarly arguments in the field of health and physical activity
• Can analyze existing theories, methods and interpretations in the field and work independently on practical and theoretical problems in the field of health and physical activity
• Can carry out an independent, limited research or development project under supervision and in accordance with applicable norms for research ethics in the field of health and physical activity

General competence

The candidate:

• Can analyze relevant academic, professional and research ethical problems
• Can apply his/her field based knowledge and skills in new areas in order to carry out advanced assignments and projects
• Can communicate extensive independent work and masters language and terminology of the academic field
• Can communicate about academic issues, analyses and conclusions in the field, both with specialists and the general public
  

Curriculum structure 120 ECTS
1st year Rome (module 1-3)

• Module 1 Biomedical issues 15 ECTS
• Module 2 Changing behavior 15 ECTS
• Module 3 Elderly training and movement therapy 15 ECTS
• Module 4 Research methodology 15 ECTS (NSSS students follow theory of science and research methodology at NSSS in the second year)
  Module 4 (NSSS students) Alternatives:
  1. Best practice in childhood physical activity and health (Odense) 15 ECTS Spring
  2. Health and Fitness in Adults (Vienna) 15 ECTS Spring
  3. Movement Therapy and Special Populations (Cologne) 15 ECTS spring/early summer

2nd year (Norwegian School of Sport Sciences)

• Theory of science 5 ECTS
• Quantitative research methodology 5 ECTS
• Psychology of sport and physical activity 10 ECTS
• Measurement of physical activity 10 ECTS
• Thesis 30 ECTS

Learning activities are organized in 15 ECTS intensive teaching modules (3 weeks each). The 4 modules of the first year will take place in Rome, at the University of Rome ?Foro Italico?. Students from Norwegian School of Sport Sciences will take 45 of these ECTS (modules 1-3) and supplement with a 15 ECTS module in one of the partner universities arranged spring/early summer in the end of the first academic year (see below). Norwegian students are obliged to earn 60 credits at their home institution presently organized in the second year including Theory of science & Research Methodology credits 10 ECTS, Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity 10 ECTS, Measurement of physical activity 10 ECTS and master thesis 30 ECTS. At the end of the program a double degree will be released, in compliance with partner Universities? enrolment and ECTS requirements.

Teaching methods/forms of study
Lectures, seminars, practical workshops student presentations and written assignments. The teaching staff will have international scientific qualifications in core fields. The ambition is to engage students in the organization, execution and assessment of various educational
sequences.

Thesis Supervision
Each student should have appointed a Supervisor. The supervisor will be one of the many Faculty members at NSSS who has formally joined the Program and substantively contributed to its teaching and formative objectives or another faculty member in the field. The Supervisor can also be a partner institution expert entrusted by a Faculty member in agreement with the Program Coordinator. In the latter case, the student will need to have a person at NSSS as co-advisor/contact person. Specific guidelines for the master thesis process will be given.