Course content

The master's thesis is a scientific study on a topic within exercise physiology and human movement science. In their work on the thesis, the students will train in resolving problems independently, undertaking critical assessment of scientific literature, formulating clear research questions and plan, organize, document and execute a scientific project. Through the scientific problem-focused approach, students will improve their ability to pursue lifelong learning. More information about the thesis is found here.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

The candidate

• has specialized research based knowledge on the chosen topic for the thesis
• has specialized knowledge of the research methodology chosen for the thesis
• has knowledge on relevant aspects relating research ethics and data protection

Skills

The candidate

• can retrieve and interpret relevant published scientific data
• can formulate research questions based on current knowledge
• can plan, organize, document and execute an independent project under supervision in line with current research ethical norms
• can retrieve data in order to answer the research question of the thesis
• can apply relevant scientific methods to analyze data and interpret results
• can report outcomes of research and justify interpretations and conclusions in a coherent way both orally and in writing

General competence

The candidate

• can work both independently and in collaboration with others to find solutions to practical and theoretical problems
• can plan and organize an extensive project

Learning methods and activities

The master’s thesis is an independent project, supervised by one or more academic experts, resulting in a thesis. The work can be organized in several ways:

• Independent Project: In this approach, the candidate takes responsibility for a research project from start to finish, supported by supervision along the way. This includes everything from developing the project idea to collecting data, all carried out independently.
• Collaboration with Individual Reporting: Another approach is for multiple students to work together on data collection on a larger scale, but each writes an individual thesis based on different aspects of the collected material.
• Participation in Larger Research Projects: Candidates can also participate in ongoing research projects involving multiple researchers. In such cases, the candidate’s thesis focuses on a limited part of the larger project.

Each of these approaches has different strengths and limitations that may suit various candidates. Regardless of the chosen organization, the goal is to develop extensive knowledge and research skills while contributing new insights to the field.

Specific conditions

Credit reductions