MA460 Exercise Biology and Sport Performance Analysis I (Autumn 2026)
- ECTS Credits:
- 15
- Responsible department:
- Department of Physical Performance
- Course Leader:
- Øyvind Skattebo
- Lecture Semester:
- Autumn
- Teaching language:
- English
- Duration:
- ½ year
Table of contents
Introduction
Prerequisite
Admission to the course
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student can
- integrate knowledge of metabolism, physiology and biomechanics in evaluations of human performance to address specific challenges in the research, clinical and coaching professional environments.
- identify key elements, strengthen basic knowledge and analytical capacity, and condense important information from complex research papers (summarize).
- present and critically discuss results from key research in the area.
- explain the strengths and limitations of key methodologies for the study of human performance
- assess forms of collaboration and knowledge sharing in an innovative context within human performance.
Learning methods and activities
The course comprises 8 - 9 seminars. Each seminar begins with an introduction to a specific topic before students in groups of 2-3, read and present a related article. The presentation will be followed by a questions-and-answer session and group discussions.
In addition to the specific topics, students are required to participate in at least one of two workshops on innovation and development during the semester. These workshops are organized in collaboration between IFP and external partners. The primary objectives of these workshops are to identify the application of scientific knowledge in an innovation context, bridging academia, organizations, and industry.
Work requirements
In order to take the final written exam
- Students are required to actively participate in a minimum of 7 out of the 9 student presentations classes.
- Students will work in groups to prepare and present a review of three original research articles provided during the course. Each presentation will be evaluated by the teachers and must be approved. Approval of these presentations and participation is a prerequisite for taking the final written exam.
- Students must attend the first workshop on innovation and development, while the second is voluntary.
Assessment/exam
Aids: Dictionary
Please note that assignments submitted in Canvas and WISEflow are checked for plagiarism.
Core literature
Reduction of Credits
This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:
| Course | Reduction of Credits |
|---|---|
| MA460-A – Exercise Biology and Sport Performance Analysis 1a. | 10 |