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School of Health Sciences

Course Syllabus


Sport Science, Nutrition for Health and Training, Basic Course, 7.5 Credits


Course Code: ID1030 Subject Area: Field of Physical Education
Main Field of Study: Sport Science Credits: 7.5
    Subject Group (SCB): Sport Science
Education Cycle: First Cycle Progression: G1N
Established: 2012-11-13 Last Approved: 2013-03-26
Valid from: Autumn semester 2013 Approved by: Head of School


Aims and Objectives

General aims for first cycle education

First-cycle courses and study programmes shall develop:
- the ability of students to make independent and critical assessments
- the ability of students to identify, formulate and solve problems autonomously, and
- the preparedness of students to deal with changes in working life.

In addition to knowledge and skills in their field of study, students shall develop the ability to:
- gather and interpret information at a scholarly level
- stay abreast of the development of knowledge, and
- communicate their knowledge to others, including those who lack specialist knowledge in the field.

(Higher Education Act, Chapter 1, Section 8)

Course Objectives

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Main Content of the Course

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Examination Methods

Nutrion for Health and Training I, 4.5 Credits. (Code: 0100)
Nutrition for Health and Training II, 3 Credits. (Code: 0200)

For further information, see the university's local examination regulations (in Swedish).


Grades

According to the Higher Education Ordinance, Chapter 6, Section 18, a grade is to be awarded on the completion of a course, unless otherwise prescribed by the university. The university may prescribe which grading system shall apply. The grade is to be determined by a teacher specifically appointed by the university (an examiner).

According to regulations on grading systems for first- and second-cycle education (vice-chancellor's decision 2010-10-19, reg. no. CF 12-540/2010), one of the following grades is to be used: fail, pass, or pass with distinction. The vice-chancellor or a person appointed by the vice-chancellor may decide on exceptions from this provision for a specific course, if there are special reasons.

Grades used on course are Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with Distinction (VG).

Nutrion for Health and Training I
Grades used are Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with Distinction (VG).
Nutrition for Health and Training II
Grades used are Fail (U) or Pass (G).

For further information, see the university's local examination regulations (in Swedish).


Specific entry requirements

Standard university admission requirements.

For further information, see the university's admission regulations (in Swedish).


Transfer of Credits for Previous Studies

Students who have previously completed higher education or other activities are, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, entitled to have these credited towards the current programme, providing that the previous studies or activities meet certain criteria.


For further information, see the university's local credit transfer regulations (in Swedish).


Reading List and Other Teaching Materials

Required Reading

Eva Blomstrand , William Apro (2009)
Kunskapsöversikt: Kost-och näringslära inom idrotten
Riksidrottsförbundet, 58 pages, FoU-rapport 2009:2
Livsmedelsverket (2005)
Svenska Näringsrekommendationer. Rekommendationer om näring och fysisk aktivitet
24 pages, (fjärde upplagan)


Additions and Comments on the Reading List

Vetenskapliga artiklar tillkommer.


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