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BEV1013

Physical Activity and Health

Credits 7.5
Level Foundation courses, level I
Course start Spring 2021
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement Home examination
Special deadlines for course registration
Spring: 2020-12-01

About

About the course

Course content

Research shows that regular physical activity can provide positive health effects physically, mentally, and socially. The course addresses disease prevention and the health promotion of participation in physical activity and exercise with emphasis on the most frequently occurring lifestyle diseases in Norway. The focus is evidence-based medicine. In addition, the course covers sports participation and health. Exercises and group work involve practical activities, demonstrations and written assignments.

Learning outcome

Knowledge
The student will have knowledge of the following:
• Disease prevention and health promotion, with emphasis on physical activity for different ages and groups
• Effects of physical activity and exercise on lifestyle diseases
• Motivational communication through lifestyle changes
• Basic research methods and critical use of references to evaluate potential biological and psychological effects of health effects through physical activity participation
• Participation in sports, and body image and eating disorders
• Sports, menstrual cycle, and fertility
• Some sports injuries and first aid.

Skills
The student will be able to:
• Acquire, critically evaluate, and refer to research-based literature on physical activity and health
• Apply knowledge about physical activity and health for different groups in the population
• Contribute to society through strengthening physical activity in public health.

Learning methods and activities

Up to 48 hours lectures/exercises/group work. Exchange students interested in the course must consult the Department for possible admission.

Compulsory assignments

  • 70 % participation in exercises.

Further on evaluation

* If there is a re-sit examination, the examination form may be changed

Specific conditions

Limited admission to classes. For more information: https://i.ntnu.no/wiki/-/wiki/English/Admission+to+courses+with+restricted+admission

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

Required previous knowledge

* The course is reserved for students admitted to the bachelor's programme in Human Movement Science and bachelor's programme in Social Sciences and Sports Sciences.

Course materials

Information will be given at the beginning of the semester.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
IDR1506 5 sp
BEV2003 7.5 sp
This course has academic overlap with the courses in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

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Subject areas

  • Health Science
  • Sport Science
  • Human Movement Science

Contact information

Course coordinator

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Neuromedicine and Movement Science

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Written examination

Re-sit examination - Autumn 2020

Written examination
Grade Letters Weighting 100/100 Examination aids Code E Date 2020-12-07 Time 09:00 Duration 3 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment Place and room Not specified yet.

Examination arrangement: Home examination

Ordinary examination - Spring 2021

Home exam (1)
Grade Letters Weighting 100/100 Date Release 2021-05-20
Submission 2021-05-20 Time Release 09:00
Submission 10:30 Duration 1.5 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment
  • Other comments
  • 1) Merk at eksamensform er endret som et smittevernstiltak i den pågående koronasituasjonen. Please note that the exam form has changed as a preventive measure in the ongoing corona situation.

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