Course - Bachelor's Thesis in Human Movement Science - BEV2901
Bachelor's Thesis in Human Movement Science
New from the academic year 2025/2026
About
About the course
Course content
During the course, students shall, in groups of 2-3 persons, produce a written report based on a predetermined topic. The report will be based on either a literature review, an analysis of experimental data, or a collaboration project with a business or organization. Through lectures and group supervision, students will be educated in literature search and essay writing. The essay constitutes the examination and shall be between 4000 and 5000 words.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
The student has
- basic theoretical and methodological knowledge of a limited topic within Movement Science
- knowledge of various sources, relevant subject databases and guidelines for the use of sources in their own work
- knowledge of various study designs and the differences between them
- knowledge of planning, executing and evaluating a project
Skills
The student can
- formulate, explore and answer a scientific problem
- read research articles bases on different study designs, assess the quality and interpret the results
- connect theory and empiricism in movement science research work
- present and discuss relevant theory and empirical writing in a precise and logical way
- cooperate and communicate with fellow students, supervisors and other collaboration partners
General competence
The student
- can master basic requirements in academic writing with regard to being able to argue for academic positions, choices and priorities, as well as follow standards for source reference, citation use and layout for reference list
- can integrate previously acquired knowledge and be able to acquire new knowledge in solving a problem
- can plan, carry out and complete a written assignment at the scientific level of a bachelor's degree
Learning methods and activities
Exchange students interested in the course must consult the Department for possible admission.
- The course has lectures throughout parts of the semester
- Lectures/seminars/supervision
- Independent work with a written assignment in groups of 2-3 students
- Mandatory supervision before the bachelor's thesis can be submitted for examination
Compulsory assignments
- Approved project plan and research question
- Approved participation in supervision
Further on evaluation
Compulsory assignments:
- Approved project plan and research question
- Approved participation in supervision
Approval of compulsory activities in BEV2901 is only possible if all sub-activities have been approved.
Evaluation
- The bachelor's thesis is carried out in groups of 2-3 students.
- The bachelor's thesis must follow the guidelines for the bachelor's thesis that will be published on the course webpage on Blackboard.
- Exam registration requires approved teaching registration in the same semester.
- In cases of illness or other pressing reasons, the department can grant an extended deadline. Relevant documentation must be submitted.
- If a student receives the grade F (fail) he or she can re-take the course the next academic year. The student will not have the opportunity to submit a new or re-worked assignment in the same academic year (i.e. there is no re-sit exam).
- Students who take the course a second time must re-do all compulsory activities and must submit a new assignment. It is not possible to re-submit a re-worked version of a previously submitted assignment.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Human Movement Science (BBEV)
Recommended previous knowledge
BEV courses from the first five semesters.
Required previous knowledge
BEV2008 and BEV2009.
Course materials
Information will be given at the beginning of the semester.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| BEV2900 | 15 sp | Autumn 2025 |
Subject areas
- Health Science
- Sport Science
- Human Movement Science