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Course Catalogue (Courses offered in English)

Master’s Programme in Sports Science and Health

1 September 2018 – 30 June 2019

University of Southern Denmark

Course Catalogue Master’s Programme Sports Science and Health September 2018 – June 2019

2 Approved by the Board of Studies on March 2018

Contents Contents of the course catalogue ................................................................................................................. 3

The structure of the master’s programme .................................................................................................... 3

Modules ......................................................................................................................................................... 4

Module descriptions ...................................................................................................................................... 4

Ageing, Physical Activity & Health: from theory to practice ......................................................................... 5

Physical activity and health - the evidence for recommendation ................................................................. 7

Sports and Design - Product Development and Social Change ..................................................................... 8

Aerob Training and Transport of Oxygen .................................................................................................... 10

Physical activity and health in work life ...................................................................................................... 12

Muscle Physiology in Exercise, Health and a Historical Perspective ........................................................... 13

Best Practice in Childhood physical activity and health .............................................................................. 14

Muscle function – Resistance training......................................................................................................... 16



Contents of the course catalogue This catalogue presents an overview of the modules (where the teaching language is English (unless all students are Danish speaking)) offered in the 2018-19 Master’s programme in Sports Sciences and Health at the University of Southern Denmark by research units at the Institute of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics.

The structure of the master’s programme

The selection of modules and the composition of the study programme are subject to the

following conditions:

• Modules described in the course catalogue can be freely selected within the framework of the master’s programme curriculum you are enrolled on.

• Modules from other programmes may be included with the prior approval of the Board of Studies for Sport Science and Health at SDU

• The dissertation is worth 30 ECTS points. It can be expanded on request by applying to the Board of Studies



Modules

1st quarter, autumn 2018

Modules offered

Ageing, Physical Activity & Health: from theory to practice Course

3729311

Physical Activity and Health - the Evidence for Recommendation

Course code 3726901

Sports and Design – Product Development and Social Change

Course code 3728601

2nd quarter, autumn 2018

Modules offered

Aerob Training and Transport of Oxygen

Course code 3726001

3rd quarter, spring 2019

Modules offered

Physical activity and health in work life

Course code 3776401

Muscle physiology in exercise, health and a historical perspective

Course code 3729101

4th quarter, spring 2019

Modules offered

Best practice in childhood Physical Activity and Health

Course code 3776501

Muscle function – Resistance Training

Course code 3719501

Orange = basic modules White = elective modules

Module descriptions

The following pages give brief descriptions of all the modules teach in English. Detailed

descriptions can be found in the programme guide.

The programme guide will be updated continuously, so that the module descriptions are up to

date 14 days before the module begins.



Ageing, Physical Activity & Health: from theory to practice

Course scope 15 ECTS points Course period 1st quarter, autumn 2018 Special conditions The course is part of the basic course package. The course cannot be elected by students who have passed the course Elderly in motion previously.

Skills developed

Content description Ageing is associated with profound biological changes including loss of muscle mass, muscle and bone strength, cardiovascular function, postural control, and has visible effects on our bodies and the way we move around. Nevertheless, although less visible, ageing has remarkable effects on our social and emotional dimensions and may threaten our role in the community. As such, ageing represents one of the most serious societal challenges of our time both for the sustainability of our public health, but also for the single individual seeking to live meaningful years of life. The individual trajectories of ageing depend on several pre-inherited genetic factors as well as numerous life-style behaviors, with physical activity, exercise and nutrition being some of the most potent modifiable determinants. Nevertheless one of the most complex and intriguing challenges is to translate scientific evidence and recommendations into practice. The course is structured as a combination of:

A. theory (about 80%) with lectures on i) biology of ageing, ii) key aspects related to ageing culture, and iii) effect of physical activity and structured exercise programs for different target of older adults, and

B. practice (about 20%) with focus on: i) designing and evaluating the effect of an exercise intervention for older adults with lab & field tests and ii) providing some basic motivational techniques to support older people to adhere to the interventions.

The student will meet and interact with older adults, test and interview them. Knowledge:

• The student has deep insight into interdisciplinary knowledge about ageing and understands

the relations between theories and practice in interdisciplinary interventions.

Skills:

• The student is able to argue, analyze and reflect on key aspects of ageing in relation to exercise

and physical activity in an independent and critical way on an academic level.

Competences:



• The student understands ageing in its contextual framework and is able to design, implement

and objectively evaluate the effect of exercise programs and complex active life-style

interventions for older adults

• The student is able to support such implementation through hands-on motivational approach.

• Through the combination of theoretical and practical competences the student has a solid

base for future professional situations related to ageing.

Forms of instruction, including language A combination of lectures, lab exercise, seminars, hands-on knowledge (e.g. exercise for specific older population, frail older adults) interviews, and students driven presentations. In addition, students participating at the course are offered the enrollment in the education for “Active Ageing Trainer” which is vocational education for instructors – corresponding to the European Qualification Framework level 4(EQF4). This gives the accreditation owners the possibility to work in any European accredited training centers. The teaching language is English. Exam and grading The examination is a cross-disciplinary essay, not exceeding 20 normal pages. The paper is evaluated according to the 7-step scale. Internal grading.



Physical activity and health - the evidence for recommendation

Course scope 15 ECTS points Course period 1st quarter, autumn 2018 Special conditions The course is part of the basic course package There is a maximum of 32 seats available Course entry recommendations: Basic skills in statistics and epidemiology Content description The course consists of seven thematic weeks. Each week will include two lessons with an overview of the topic. Students will work in groups of three-four (if possible) with specific tasks the next days. Tasks will be key scientific articles of different types, which should be discussed in depth. Articles will be selected to key findings and highlight key methodological issues in each topic. Students will present the result of the group work in power point presentations in the end of the week. Presentations are mandatory. For each topic there will be tasks related to a) critical analysis of original articles selected by the teacher, b) design of a study aimed to elucidate a specific problem related to the topic, and c) critical analysis of theories related to the role of physical activity in prevention/treatment of the condition.

• Topics (subject to change) during the seven weeks will be:

• Physical activity, obesity and metabolic risk in children

• Physical activity and cognition

• Physical activity and risk of cardiovascular disese in adults

• Physical activity and diabetes

• Physical activity and osteoarthritis

• Implementation of physical activity programmes

• Physical activity guidelines

Forms of instruction The teaching language is English (unless all students are Danish speaking). Examination Duration is 14 days. The thesis should be maximally 16 pages (normalsider) - inclusive title page, content, figures (reference list does not contribute to the page count). The student gets a text defining the topic and should search literature, sort it, give an overview and discuss key articles. Internal evaluation, applying the Danish 7-scale.



Sports and Design - Product Development and Social Change

Course scope

15 ECTS

Course period

1st quarter

Aims and Objectives The purpose of the module is to gain knowledge and action in designing in sports, health and

learning.

The aim is that the student can apply this knowledge in relation to physical activity as well as

initiate, analyze and assess processes in the development of products and services. As well as

gaining the competence to initiate and design socially innovative processes related to

communication and learning in sports. Including developing concepts that may have an

interactive dimension.

Skills developed Content Description

The module consists of four main areas:

1) Introduction and exercises in design and innovation theories.

2) Introduction to Theory of Physical Activity and Learning.

3) Introduction to theory and exercises in interaction design, including the theory of

communication and learning.

4) Project work based on product development or social innovation in an educational /

health / learning environment and related work with theoretical foundation for the

specific topic chosen.

Design and innovation in sports, health and sports education has been given a more

prominent role over the years. This applies to the development of new products and

services as well as the change of social practice in the dissemination of sports and health.

These concepts as well as entrepreneurship will be discussed and defined. Similarly, in

theory and practice, we will different design and creativity methods, and they will be

tested as a method of social innovation and the development of product concepts.

Central questions in the module will be how do we use and utilize the knowledge that

research and theory in physical activity and movement culture has established? It is

therefore interesting to ask what is working and how can it be implemented in everyday

practice, which has also been digitized and / or technologized in many fields?

The following questions may therefore be interesting:

• What learning can be at stake when physical activity is involved in different ways?

• How is communication in the digital world when the focal point is sport and movement?

• How do we design so that knowledge about sport, movement and physical activity can

create change, development and better physical education, learning and health?

Therefore, the course assumes that design methods are of value in both product development

and social change, why theory and practice in creativity and ideology as well as organization of

the innovative process are included.



Competencies - Could discuss design, innovation and creativity theories, and social change in the field of

sport, movement and learning (level 2),

- Be able to analyze and evaluate design processes related to the development of sports

and sports products (level 3),

- be able to apply and evaluate the use of selected theories on physical activity and

learning, both natural sciences and humanities and social sciences (level 3)

- At basic level, be able to explain and apply interaction design based on communication

theory in relation to physical activity and learning

- Have knowledge of different programming paradigms and at a basic level could work

with interactions based on censors and actuators exemplified by Lego Mindstorm

- Have the skill to demonstrate and work in design and change processes developing

products, services and social innovation of sports and health activities in relation to the

completed project work (level 3).

Forms of instruction, including language

The language of instruction is English. All teaching, exercise and practical material are

provided in English.

Exam and grading

Combined test. Internal censorship. Applies the Danish 7-point grading scale.



Aerob Training and Transport of Oxygen

Course scope 15 ECTS Module responsible Kurt Jensen – [email protected] Course period 2. quarter, autumn 2018 Special conditions Part of the elective courses Teaching language is English if foreign students take part in the course Contents

• The concept of oxygen-transport and aerobic training and the testing of these elements Limiting factors for aerobic performance including regulating mechanisms

• The effect of exercise and inactivity on aerobic performance Skills developed Knowledge: The student is able to

• Demonstrate knowledge about the concept of the chain of oxygen delivery, including ability to identify and characterise the different parts of the chain and their interaction

• Account for prevalent markers of aerobic performance at maximal work (VO2max, v-VO2max, Wattmax) and during endurance exercise at a submaximal level (LT, VT, AT, MaxLaSS, critical power, cycling efficiency, running economy)

• Account for the effect of exercise on aerobic performance

Skills: The student is able to

• Describe and analyse the process of oxygen uptake at submaximal work (O2-kinetics) and maximal work, including ability to discuss regulating mechanisms related to aerobic energy consumption

• Describe and discuss the limiting factors during aerobic performance at maximal and submaximal work

Competences: The student should be able to

• Test aerobic performance during maximal and submaximal exercise. This involves competences to evaluate 1) the technical completion of the test, 2) the result of the test compared to test-criteria and 3) the result of the test compared to existing material

• Acquire new knowledge on oxygen transport and aerobic performance through the reading of scientific literature and take a critical stand as regards the quality of the literature

Exam and grading

mailto:[email protected]



Approval of reports (passed/not-passed) Written examination with, Internal evaluation, applying the Danish 7-scale. All parts of the exam should be passed to pass the course.



Physical activity and health in work life

Course scope 15 ECTS points Course period 3rd quarter, spring 2019 Special conditions The course is part of the basic course package The teaching language is English. Content description A number of risk factors that include bad postures and sustained low-level repetitive work, as e.g. computer work, are established for contracting work related musculo-skeletal pain. These types of exposures at work present increasing challenges for public health as the number of people suffering from work related musculoskeletal pain or are on sick-leave is constantly high in Europe. Physiological responses for those who have pain are important knowledge to increase our understanding. Physical activity at work and during leisure time has been suggested to offset these occurrences. Objectives and aims

• To provide the participants with knowledge on the current state-of-the-art in understanding the exposure-health outcome relation

• To discuss methods and models used in the research field of occupational health and their applications in relation to studies performed at the work place and in laboratory models

• To discuss to what extent and why physical activity impacts on prevention and reduction of work-related musculoskeletal symptoms.

Examination Written assignment, internal evaluation, applying the Danish 7-scale.



Muscle Physiology in Exercise, Health and a Historical Perspective

Course scope

15 ECTS credits points

Course period

3rd quarter, spring 2019

Special conditions

The course is part of the mandatory course package

Examination

Written exam, internal evaluation, applying the Danish 7-scale.



Best Practice in Childhood physical activity and health

Course scope 15 ECTS credits points Course period 4th quarter, spring 2019 (3 weeks). Special conditions The teaching language is English. The course can also be included in an International study program: European Master in Health and Physical Activity (EMH&PA). The course is structured as an Intensive Program (IP) with a condensed teaching period that lasts three weeks. Objectives of the module The objective of this IP is to provide master level students with research based knowledge and insight on the field of health enhancing physical activity in relation to children. In this way, the students are enabled to use their competences achieved for the purpose of treating a variety of issues in an independent, critical and constructive manner. Competences When finalizing the course the students will be able to: Profession competences: Participate in the development and implementation of interventions and programs aiming at prevention and health promotion among children and youth. Communicate and undertake interdisciplinary initiatives on subjects, methods, and theories of special relevance for the area of childhood health and physical activity. Deliver high quality work in relation to the multidisciplinary area of childhood health and physical activity. Theoretical and academic competences: Analyze and assess the influence of core determinants of health enhancing physical activity in relation to children and youth. Carry out appraisals and counsel on the basis of best available evidence on the relative effectiveness of various health promotion and disease preventive interventions in relation to children and health enhancing physical activity. Identify best practice in order to develop and implement effective and sustainable interventions targeting the area children and health enhancing physical activity. Content of the Course: Dealing with best practice issues related to the development, implementation and evaluation of physical education and other PA initiatives targeting special populations (e.g. preschool children, ethnic and obese children) the program focuses on:



• The academic rationale for the inclusion of sport, exercise, fitness and related health issues in the public health domain

• State-of-the-art scientific data on the physiological, epidemiological, psychological, sociological and social factors underpinning ‘best practice’ issues in children’s participation in PA and sport

• Methodological, ethical and practical issues which underpin scientific investigation and intervention in the field of child health and PA.

• Opportunities for students to obtain a European perspective on the general topic, and offer them tools to evaluate how policy issues differ between countries.

• An international, multi-disciplinary approach will be adopted. Work loads of the students (hours): 20 Preparation for the course (reading) 260 Preparation and lectures, workshops and presentations 140 Exam (Essay) Teaching methods/Pedagogical issue: Lectures, seminars, practical workshops, student presentations and written exams. The teaching staff will have international scientific qualifications in core fields. Learning activities will be based on lectures together with project and case work and seminars. The ambition is to engage students in the organisation, execution and assessment of various educational sequences. E-learn: Study material and virtual rooms for discussions between students and students and staff, will be made available on the e-learn platform. Mandatory and/or recommended literature: PDF files of the literature will be available via e-learn platform.

Examination: A prerequisite for taking part in the exams are participation in workshops and student group presentations The exams consist of two parts: - Passing a multiple choice test (internal evaluation) - Passing a written essay of no more than 28,800 units’ exclusive references (internal evaluation, applying the Danish 7-step scale)



Muscle function – Resistance training Course scope 15 ECTS points Course period 4th quarter, spring 2019 Special conditions The course is part of the basic course package Content description This master’s programme focuses on the range of adaptive plasticity in muscle mass and neuromuscular function in response to resistance training, with special emphasis on aspects related to athletic performance, ageing, musculo-tendinous injury, disease and general fitness. Course load: 15 ECTS points; 40 hours of lectures (each lecture hour = 45 min), six hours of experimental lab work. Objectives and aims During the Course the Student is expected to achieve the following qualifications and skills: Academic qualifications • Can discus adaptive changes in muscle mechanical function evoked by resistance training. • Can discus adaptive changes in neural function, muscle morphology and architecture, tendon function and intracellular signaling events evoked by resistance training. • Can discus age related changes in neuronal function, muscle morphology and muscle architecture, and to discus the effect of resistance training on these parameters. • Can explain major molecular signaling pathways involved in muscle hypertrophy and atrophy. • Can explain the effects of resistance training on various disease and pathology conditions (type II diabetes, hip replacement, tendinopathy, hypertension, muscle strain injury)

Practical, Didactic Skills • Can select and present relevant scientific literature related to the above aspects, and provide theoretical and practical teaching in this field. • Can plan and supervise resistance training protocols within sports and exercise, in elderly individuals and clinical patients, and to prevent and rehabilitate various types of musculoskeletal overuse injury. Form of instruction Combinations of Lectures and student presentations. In addition, two Lab Exercises will be offered for those interested to participate (I. isokinetic dynamometry, II. force plate analysis and Notting Power Rig). Examination 4-hours written exam, , internal evaluation, applying the Danish 7-scale.

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