Overview of courses taught in English 2019-2020
   
  
THP201 Exercise in practice  (10 ECTS) 
Course facts
Course codeTHP201
Course titleExercise in practice
ECTS10 ECTS
Course languageEnglish
SemesterFall
Academic responsibleTron Krosshaug
PrerequisiteBare for programstudenter
Introduction

The students will gain theoretical and practical experience with strength training, endurance training and flexibility training. This course will give the students competence to develop simple to advanced exercise programs to improve fundamental physical resources, prevent injuries and optimize performance and health. The students will throughout the course get hands-on experience with communicating with clients and instruct clients in physical exercise.

Learning outcome

The students should after the course have fundamental knowledge on:

  • communication with clients and instruction of exercise
  • the anatomical and physical structures that are affected by strength, endurance and flexibility training

The students should after the course have wide knowledge on:

  • biomechanical principles to understand how the musculoskeletal system is loaded in various exercises

The students should after the course

  • master basic execution and instruction of strength-, endurance-, flexibility-, injury prevention exercises
  • be able to plan and carry through appropriate, tailor made training plans for healthy adults on various fitness levels
  • be able to use and refer to relevant literature, and assess this knowledge in order to make appropriate choices when planning a training program
  • be able to convey essential knowledge through assignments and presentations
Learning styles and activities

The course includes theoretical lectures, discussions in small or larger groups, practical instruction of exercises, role play, written case assignments and group assignments. The course will to a large extent have a practical focus, including communication, exercise technique, spotting, testing, as well as planning and carrying through training. There will also be a significant amount of electronic material (multiple choice quizzes and interactive lectures/learning apps) that the students will be required to use. Each student will also be responsible for an external client that will receive instruction and a customized 8-week training program.

Mandatory assignment
  • Two theoretical training plan case assignments.
  • Practical group training assignment
  • Implementation an 8-week exercise program for the external client.
  • Completing the e-learning material with satisfactory success rate.
Assessment

The exam has three parts:

  • An individual home assignment. The student will get one week to develop a written exercise program for a theoretical case
  • An individual practical-methodological part. On the exam day, the student will instruct exercises for a fictitious client (a fellow student). The duration of this part is approximately 20 minutes.
  • An oral examination with questions from the curriculum. The duration of this part is approximately 20 minutes. Recourses /materials which may be used in the exam: None

The three parts will together constitute the grade. Grading:  A-F.

Core material

1 BOOK:
Bushman, B. A. (Ed.). (2017). ACSM`s resources for the personal trainer (5th ed.). Philadelphia: American College of Sports Medicine. 
* You will find the book in the Library: ORIA


5 ELECTRONIC ARTICLES:

NB! To open electronic articles/books off campus, you must use the following VPN connection: 
Click here to download

Bloomquist, K., Langberg, H., Karlsen, S., Madsgaard, S., Boesen, M. & Raastad, T. (2013). Effect of range of motion in heavy load squatting on muscle and tendon adaptations. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 113, 2133-2142. doi: 10.1007/s00421-013-2642-7
* The article is available online: Click here to download.

Helgerud, J., Høydal, K., Wang, E., Karlsen, T., Berg, P., Bjerkaas, M. ... Hoff, J. (2007). Aerobic high-intensity intervals improve VO2max more than moderate training. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 39, 665-671. doi: 10.1249/mss.0b013e3180304570
* The article is available online: Click here to downolad.

Helgerud J., Rodas, G., Kemi, O. J. & Hoff, J. (2011). Strength and endurance in elite football players. International Journal of Sports Medicine, 32, 677-682. doi: 10.1055/s-0031-1275742. 
* The article is available online: Click here to download.

Herbert R. D., de Noronha, M. & Kamper, S. J. (2011). Stretching to prevent or reduce muscle soreness after exercise. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 6, CD004577. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD004577.pub3.
* The article is available online: Click here to download.

Lauersen, J. B., Bertelsen, D. M. & Andersen, L. B. (2014). The effectiveness of exercise interventions to prevent sports injuries: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 48, 871-877. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2013-092538
* The article is available online: Click here to download.

Markland, D., Ryan, R. M., Tobin, V. J. & Rollnick, S. (2005). Motivational interviewing and self-determination theory. Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology, 24, 811-831. doi: 10.1521/jscp.2005.24.6.811.
* The article is available online: Click here to download.

McHugh, M. P. & Cosgrave, C. H. (2010). To stretch or not to stretch: The role of stretching i injury prevention and performance. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, 20, 169-181. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0838.2009.01058.x.
* The article is available online: Click here to download.

Morton, S. K., Whitehead, J. R., Brinkert, R. H. & Caine, D. J. (2011). Resistance training vs. static stretching: Effects on flexibility and strength. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 25, 3391-3398. doi: 10.1519/JSC.0b013e31821624aa.
* The article is available online: Click here to download

Page, P. (2012). Current concepts in muscle stretching for exercise and rehabilitation. International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy, 7, 109-119.
* The article is available online: Click here to download.

Pinto, R. S., Gomes, N., Radaell, R., Botton, C. E., Brown, L. E. & Bottaro, M. (2012). Effect of range of motion on muscle strength and thickness. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 26, 2140-2145. doi: 10.1519/JSC.0b013e31823a3b15.
* The article is available online: Click here to download.

Rønnestad, B. R. & Mujika, I. (2013). Optimizing strength training for running and cycling endurance performance: A review. Scandinavian Journal of  Medicine & Science in Sports, 24, 603-612. doi: 10.1111/sms.12104
* The article is available online: Click here to download.

Rønnestad, B. R., Ellefsen, S., Nygaard, H., Zacharoff, E. E., Vikmoen, O., Hansen, J. & Hallén, J. (2012). Effects of 12 weeks of block periodization on performance and performance indices in well-trained cyclists. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports24, 327-335. doi: 10.1111/sms.12016. 
* The article is available online: Click here to download.

Rønnestad, B. R., Hansen, E. A. & Raastad, T. (2012). High volume of endurance training impairs adaptations to 12 weeks of strength training in well-trained endurance athletes. European Journal of Applied Physiology112, 1457-1466. doi: 10.1007/s00421-011-2112-z.
* The article is available online: Click here to download.

Rønnestad, B. R., Nymark, B. S. & Raastad, T. (2011). Effects of in-season strength maintenance training frequency in professional soccer players. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 25, 2653-1660. doi: 10.1519/JSC.0b013e31822dcd96.
* The article is available online: Click here to download.

Tjelta, L. I. & Enoksen, E. (2010). Training characteristics of male junior cross country and track runners on European top level. International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching, 5, 192-203.
* The article is available online: Click here to download.


LEARNING APPS:
MA Biomek
MA Basis4
Styrk
* Available here: https://www.muscleanimations.com/produkter/
(MA Basis4 can also be viewed for free on Canvas)


LECTURES
Lectures and assignments
Available through Canvas 

E-learning resources
Available through Canvas 

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