Course - Physical Education and Society - IDRSA1018
Physical Education and Society
About
About the course
Course content
The course will provide a broad introduction to perspectives and practices in sports science. Key topics that are highlighted include Norwegian sports history and the Norwegian sports model. The course will focus on both Norwegian children's and youth sports, as well as the Norwegian elite sports model, where some of the topics are skill and performance development, the coaching role and sports management, and the combination of sports and school. In addition, the course will reflect on sports' social responsibility, such as sports, physical activity and public health, sports for the disabled and sports as an integration arena.
Learning outcome
Knowledge objectives - The student will:
- gain insight into perspectives and practices in sports science, based on the Norwegian sports model.
Skill objectives - The student should be able to:
- answer research questions in sports science in an analytical and discursive manner by using academic sources.
Learning methods and activities
Throughout the semester there are 2 hours of lectures and 2 hours of group education per week. Tutoring is available for the term paper. Form of assessment is a 3 hours written exam.
Compulsory assignments
- Approved papers
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:
Geography with Teacher Education, years 8 - 13 (MLGEOG)
History with Teacher Education, years 8 - 13 (MLHIST)
Language Studies with Teacher Education, years 8 - 13 (MLSPRÅK)
Physical Education and Sport with Teacher Education, years 8 - 13 (MLKIDR) - some programmes
Social Science with Teacher Education, years 8 - 13 (MLSAM)
Recommended previous knowledge
None
Required previous knowledge
None
Course materials
Information will be given at the beginning of the course.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| IDRSA1008 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2017 |
Subject areas
- Sport Science
- Social Sciences
Contact information
Course coordinator
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025
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.