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BEV2006

Training and Performance

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Assessments and mandatory activities may be changed until September 20th.

Credits 7.5
Level Intermediate course, level II
Course start Spring 2026
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement School exam

About

About the course

Course content

The course will cover the basic principles for training adaptations in individuals at difference performance levels. The primary topics will be strength, endurance and technique training, but psychological factors will also be addressed in addition to how it influence performance. The effect of different types of training will be discussed in the context of how it influences performance in different sports.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

The student has

  • knowledge of the basic training principles
  • knowledge of methods and tools for measuring performance and performance-determining variables
  • knowledge about physical growth and (performance) development throughout childhood and adolescence
  • basic knowledge on the effect of different types of physical training on performance in athletes
  • knowledge of basic principles of movement technique and tactics and how this can affect performance
  • basic knowledge on sports nutrition and its effect on training and performance
  • knowledge on the effect of the menstrual cycle and the use of hormonal contraceptives on training and performance
  • knowledge on specific challenges related to para sports and testing and training of para athletes
  • knowledge on specific challenges related to research and development in elite sports
  • insight into how elite sports and performance improvement may create ethical problems (e.g. body weight, burnout, doping).

Skills

The student

  • can apply theories in physiology and motor learning to explain the effects of different types of training on physical adaptation and performance
  • is able to design a training program with the purpose of improving performance
  • can evaluate internal and external factors influencing the performance of an individual (e.g. heat, cold, and altitude) and make appropriate adjustments in a training program
  • is able to evaluate the effect of training with use of relevant tests.

General competence

The student is able, through writing and discussion, to disseminate theories and challenges within elite sports in addition to suggest and argue for relevant solutions.

Learning methods and activities

The course has lectures throughout the whole semester. Up to 42 hours lectures/exercises/group work. Parts of the course may be taught in English.

Further on evaluation

Exam

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

Specific conditions

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

Required previous knowledge

The course is reserved for students admitted to the bachelor's programme and one-year programme in Human Movement Science.

Course materials

Information will be given at the beginning of the semester.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
BEV2004 7.5 sp Autumn 2011
MFEL1050 2 sp Autumn 2012
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.

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: School exam
Grade: Letter grades

Re-sit examination - Autumn 2025

School exam
Weighting 100/100 Examination aids Code E Date 2025-11-19 Time 09:00 Duration 3 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment
Place and room for school exam

The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.

Sluppenvegen 14
Room SL110 hvit sone
1 candidate

Ordinary examination - Spring 2026

School exam
Weighting 100/100 Examination aids Code E Duration 3 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment Place and room Not specified yet.