Examination arrangement

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 day-filling compulsory assignments and group work. Exchange students interested in the course must consult the Department for possible admission.

Compulsory assignments

• Approved participation in exercises.

Further on evaluation

• Exam registration requires that class registration is approved in the same semester.
• The exam is usually conducted in groups of 2-3 students. If a student wishes to do the exam individually, he/she must apply to the course coordinator.
• 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

Recommended previous knowledge

BEV courses from the first and second semester

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