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MGLU5215

Master Thesis Physical Education

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

Credits 30
Level Second degree level
Course start Spring 2026
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement Master Thesis

About

About the course

Course content

The master's thesis is an independent, scientific work on a topic, where the student must show both breadth and depth in their subject understanding. The topic choice of the master's thesis is normally limited to the areas where the employees have their research competence. Supervision is an essential component in the work on the master's thesis. The work on the master's thesis must ensure that the student acquires the necessary competence in the scientific work and that it is carried out in accordance with research ethics guidelines.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

The student

  • has specialized insight into a limited subject area (master's thesis)
  • has in-depth knowledge of relevant research and theory and scientific thinking, research methods and ethics
  • will gain insight into the various steps of the research process: constructive and critical assessment of others' research, research planning and collaboration, data collection, analysis and dissemination

Skills

The student

  • must carry out an independent research project
  • can critically apply research-based knowledge with relevance to the subject of physical education and the practice of the profession to the exploration of new problem areas

General competence

The student

  • can at an advanced level dissiminate and communicate about professional issues related to the practice of the profession
  • can analyze and assess relevant professional and ethical issues and contribute to the development of professional communites

Learning methods and activities

The master's thesis is mainly an independent work with supervision.

Compulsory assignments

  • Obligatory work cf. course description.

Further on evaluation

Mandatory work requirements:

- Participation at a mid-term seminar, assessed with approved / not approved.

- Participation in supervision based on text drafts.

Mandatory work requirements must be approved before one can apply for the exam. Candidates who are in danger of being refused entry to the exam due to lack of work requirements, shall be notified of this, cf. regulations on studies at NTNU. New / postponed exams are conducted in accordance with current study regulations at NTNU.

The Master thesis is normally written as a monograph. The thesis is submitted individually or as joint work between two students. If the thesis is submitted as joint work, a document must be attached which describes the contribution of the individual candidate. When the Master's thesis is submitted as a joint project, a common grade is typically given for the thesis. In rare cases, however, it may be necessary to assess the candidates separately.

Specific conditions

Required previous knowledge

Passed Physical Education 1 and Physical Education 2 (a total of 60 credits) or equivalent.

Passed R&D assignment in the third year of primary and lower secondary school teacher education

Course materials

Self-chosen syllabus

Subject areas

  • Physical Education
  • Teacher Education

Contact information

Course coordinator

Lecturers

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Teacher Education

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Master Thesis
Grade: Letter grades

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025

Master Thesis
Weighting 100/100 Date Release 2025-11-18
Submission 2025-11-25
Time Release 09:00
Submission 09:00
Exam system Inspera Assessment

Ordinary examination - Spring 2026

Master Thesis
Weighting 100/100 Date Release 2026-05-15
Submission 2026-05-22
Time Release 09:00
Submission 09:00
Exam system Inspera Assessment