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BEV2008 - Fitness and Performance Assessment

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Home examination 100/100 5 days

Course content

The student will receive an introduction to the use of various tests and measurement methods for evaluating physical fitness and performance. Focus lays on the choice of methods as well as presentation and interpretation of results. Simple statistical analyses will be used. The teaching is built around projects where students in groups plan, conduct and report on tests and measurements of physical fitness and performance.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

The candidate has:

  • knowledge of tests and measurements to evaluate physical fitness and performance in persons of different age, gender, fitness, and (dis)ability-level
  • knowledge about validity and reliability of different tests and measurements of physical fitness
  • knowledge to be able to interpret results on physical fitness related to health, training, and performance

Skills

The candidate can:

  • apply knowledge on physiology, anatomy, motor behaviour and some basic biomechanics to evaluate physical fitness in individuals and groups
  • plan and conduct tests and measurements to evaluate physical fitness
  • describe a physical fitness test instruction and protocol so that it can be executed and repeated by others
  • present physical fitness and performance results in a clear and informative manner

General competence

The candidate can:

  • present and report on own work both in oral and written form using the usual structure of a scientific work (IMRaD principle)
  • apply statistical knowledge and skills with the use of digital statistical Tools
  • collaborate within a group to plan, execute and report on a project

Learning methods and activities

This course has a few key lectures and weekly two sessions with compulsory assignments or group work. The teaching is built around projects where students in groups plan, conduct and report on tests and measurements of physical fitness and performance. Exchange students interested in the course must consult the Department for possible admission.

Compulsory assignments

  • Approved participation in exercises.

Further on evaluation

Compulsary activities

  • Compulsory activity is assessed as approved or not approved.
  • Compulsory activity includes participation in a minimum of 70% of practice sessions. These practice sessions include practical and written work resulting in a data set, written group submissions and group presentations.
  • Approved compulsory activities are valid for 4 study years.

Exam

  • The exam is usually conducted in groups of 3 students. If a student wishes to do the exam individually, he/she must apply to the course coordinator.
  • The exam is conducted in English.
  • Regular final examination is given in the autumn semester only. Students with legitimate leave of absence at the final examination and students who receive the grade F may take a re-sit examination in the spring semester.
  • If few candidates, the re-sit examination may be conducted as an oral examination or with an alternative arrangement.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Human Movement Science (BBEV)

Required previous knowledge

Minimum 45 credits from BEV1010, BEV1011, BEV1012, BEV1013, BEV1014, and BEV2006. The course is reserved for students admitted to the bachelor's program in Human Movement Science. Exchange students with relevant background can be admitted after application to the Department.

Course materials

Information will be given at the beginning of the semester.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
IDR1504 7.5 AUTUMN 2011
IDR1509 7.5 AUTUMN 2011
BEV2001 7.5 AUTUMN 2011
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  15.0 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2023

Language of instruction: English

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Sport Science
  • Human Movement Science
Contact information
Course coordinator: Lecturer(s):

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Neuromedicine and Movement Science

Timetable

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Examination

Examination arrangement: Home examination

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Home examination 100/100

Release
2023-12-08

Submission
2023-12-15


09:00


19:00

INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring UTS Home examination 100/100

Release
2024-03-04

Submission
2024-03-08


08:00


14:00

INSPERA
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.
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