This course is designed to provide advanced knowledge of health promotion through physical activity, its scientific basis and current research in the area. Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to act as a personal trainer with a health promotion focus. After completing this course, the student shall, with a sound scientific basis, be able to:

1. Discuss and apply relevant principles of exercise physiology, anatomy and training theory, as well as evaluate and critically interpret scientific articles about physical activity and training.
2. Analyse individuals' physical status and training needs by selecting and applying appropriate mobility tests, biomechanical analyses and tests of physical capacity.
3. Develop and evaluate specific training programs for individuals in different age groups.
4. Perform health consultations and apply relevant psychological theories and tools to support the individual's motivation.
5. Plan, direct and evaluate different forms of physical training.

The course is delivered by distance learning and is mainly web-based. The studies require computer experience and access to a broadband connection (at least 0.5 Mb/s, preferably 2.0 Mb/s) as well as a headset and web camera. Parts of the course are conducted on campus, primarily practical exercises, certain group seminars and examinations. In order to complete the course, the student should actively seek knowledge and solve problems using an inquiring and critically reflective approach. This means that the student should take responsibility for their own learning by actively contributing to the achievement of course objectives through planning their work and use of time The course content is explored through literature studies, group work, clinical assignments, practical exercises, lectures, oral and written presentations and seminars. This course requires timely completion of study assignments, as well as compulsory attendance and active participation in examination seminars. Mandatory attendance is required for practical exercises. This course is an elective course in the health promotion program. The program has a consistent pedagogical strategy that stimulates an active learning where team development, career planning and the creation of a personal portfolio are recurrent elements in the courses. The group work aims to develop skills that can only be trained through interaction and the sharing of experience with others.

The objectives of the course are examined separately through study assignments and examinations, which may include practical, written and oral tasks, completed individually and/or in groups. The criteria for pass and pass with distinction are described in the study guide.

This is a first-cycle course. Study supervision is provided in the course room in Canvas

Jimmy Ingemansson

Compulsory reading list:
Hallén, J. & Ronglan, L.T. (latest edition). Träningslära för idrotterna. Stockholm: SISU idrottsböcker
Thomeé, R., Augustsson J., Wernbom, M. & Augustsson, S., & Karlsson, J. (latest edition) Styrketräning för idrott, motion och rehabilitering. Stockholm: SISU Idrottsböcker

Reference literature:
Andersson, G. (latest edition) Nya konditionstest på cykel. Stockholm: SISU Idrottsböcker
Behnke, R. (latest edition), Fakta om rörelseapparaten, Anatomi för idrotten. Stockholm: SISU Idrottsböcker
Brülde, B.(2011). Folkhälsoarbetets etik. Lund: Studentlitteratur
Clark, M., Sutton, B. & Lucett, S. (latest edition) NASM Essentials of personal fitness training. Burlington: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Kostenius C. & Lindqvist A-K.(2006) Hälsovägledning- från ord och tanke till handling. Lund: Studentlitteratur

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by Anna Öqvist, Director of Undergraduate Studies at the Department of Health, Education and Technology 08 Jun 2021