Physical Activity and Health (MID401)

The subject of physical activity and health delves into two areas:

  1. The relationship between physical activity, health, and lifestyle diseases. Physical activity, as a preventive and health-promoting measure for various groups, is central.
  2. Lifelong joy of movement. Behavior change is difficult, and the focus is on barriers and opportunities for how one can succeed in creating a more physically active life.

In the teaching, challenges from workplace partners are incorporated for in-depth study.


Course description for study year 2025-2026

Facts

Course code

MID401

Version

1

Credits (ECTS)

15

Semester tution start

Autumn

Number of semesters

1

Exam semester

Autumn

Language of instruction

Norwegian

Offered by
Time table

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Content

  • The connection between physical activity and health
  • Physical activity for children and youth, and schools as potential arenas for increased physical activity
  • Strategies and methods to promote participation in physical activity.
  • Knowledge of possible negative health effects from physical activity
  • Project development of health promoting measures - methodology, implementation and assessment.
  • The use of relevant research methods and research tools in an independent way

Learning outcome

Upon the successful completion of the course, the candidate should demonstrate the following competence:

Knowledge

  • Advanced knowledge of the connection between physical activity, sustainability and health for different population groups.
  • Advanced knowledge of various factors that can influence a lifestyle change that involves increasing physical activity.
  • Knowledge of various factors that can influence the implementation of exercise programs for different population groups.

Skills

  • Apply knowledge, theories and methods from the subject area, in order to assess different ways to influence physical activity and physical fitness in different population groups.
  • Plan, implement and assess a lifestyle change in different population groups.

General competence

  • Analyze and reflect upon problems and questions relevant for sports science and exercise medicine.
  • Communicate with the working life and the public about relevant issues, analyses and conclusions regarding physical activity and health.
  • Contribute to new ways of thinking and innovations that can facilitate higher levels of physical activity levels for different population groups.

Required prerequisite knowledge

None

Exam

Form of assessment Weight Duration Marks Aid
Portofolio assessment 1/1 1 Semesters Letter grades All

Portfolio assessment is a form of evaluation where multiple works/assignments are submitted throughout the semester, but these are then assessed collectively and given a single grade. No grade is given until all works/assignments are submitted and the portfolio as a whole is evaluated.The expected total amount of written work is approximately 4,500 words. Specific requirements and submission dates for all assignments are made available at the beginning of the semester.In the case of a resit exam, the same assignment is revised. Already collected data can be used for the new submission during the resit exam.

Coursework requirements

Analyse av vitenskapelig artikkel, Obligatorisk oppmøte (80%), Gruppeoppgave innen utfordringsbasert læring

The students must pass these mandatory assignments to sit for the exam at the end of term:

  • In groups: Analyze a scientific paper. The groups present the papers in class.
  • In groups: Oral group presentation of main experiences and proposed solutions to the given challenge.
  • Active participation with mandatory attendance of at least 80% at the sessions.

Assessment evaluation: approved / not approved.

Course teacher(s)

Course coordinator:

Sindre Mikal Dyrstad

Course teacher:

Sindre Mikal Dyrstad

Course teacher:

Cathrine Nyhus Hagum

Course teacher:

Thomas Bjørnsen

Study Program Director:

Sindre Mikal Dyrstad

Study Adviser:

Solveig Röwekamp

Method of work

The module is structured to require in-person attendance for 3-4 sessions, totaling no more than 9 lecture days throughout the semester. The module incorporates diverse instructional methods, including lectures, group activities, seminars, presentations, challenge based learning and practical activities.

A module worth 15 credits is estimated to demand 400-450 hours of work from the student.

Open for

Sports Science - Master's Programme

Course assessment

The faculty decides whether early dialogue should be conducted in all or selected groups of courses offered by the faculty. The purpose is to gather feedback from students for making changes and adjustments to the course during the current semester. In addition, a digital evaluation, students’ course evaluation, must be conducted at least once every three years. Its purpose is to collect students` experiences with the course.

Literature

The syllabus can be found in Leganto