Course - Training Muscle and Force Production - PAH3003
PAH3003 - Training Muscle and Force Production
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 100/100 | 4 hours | E |
Course content
Muscle architecture and differences in the population. Changes related to athletic performance, age and diseases. Limitations and functional adaptations in patients and athletes. Training methods for morphological and neural adaptations and protein synthesis. Neuromuscular basis for motor skill acquisition.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
The candidate
- has advanced knowledge about the morphological and neural adaptations related to resistance training
- can identify and thoroughly understand limitations to neuromuscular force production and muscle strength
- can thoroughly understand and describe the beneficial effects of strength training for adolescence, athletic performance, successful aging, disease treatment, disease prevention, and prescribe effective training programs
- has advanced knowledge on how to measure neuromuscular function and muscle strength
Skills
The candidate
- can apply and adopt experimental methods such as time to peak force, peak force, rate of force development and have practical skills relevant to perform the tests
- can present outcomes of research in a written laboratory report, evaluate and discuss scientific results
- can describe biological adaptations following resistance training on the neuromuscular system both for health and performance
- can identify and prescribe effective strength training programs, and to study their effect in top sports performance and patient populations
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, seminars, group work and laboratory work.
Compulsory assignments
- Laboratory report
Further on evaluation
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.
For re-sit exams the written examination must be done again. The compulsory activity is approved for 4 semesters.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Physical Activity and Health (MSPAHE)
Recommended previous knowledge
Bachelor of Human Movement Science and/or Sport Science, or similar background
Required previous knowledge
The course is reserved for students admitted to the MSc in Physical Activity and Health. It is compulsory for candidates admitted to the specialization in Exercise Physiology. It is optional for other candidates admitted to the master's programme.
Course materials
Course materials will be announced at the start of the semester.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPO3030 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2019 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2023
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- Health Science
- Sport Science
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Circulation and Medical Imaging
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 E 2023-12-16 09:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates SL110 Sluppenvegen 14 2 SL111+SL210 Sluppenvegen 14 11 SL310 Sluppenvegen 14 12 SL311 Sluppenvegen 14 2 - Spring UTS School exam 100/100 E INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"