Program Overview

Program Overview

The Bachelor's degree program in Menneskelig Yteevne i Arktis (Human Performance in the Arctic) is a 3-year program offered by UiT The Arctic University of Norway. The program focuses on the factors that influence human physical and mental capacity, particularly in the Arctic environment.

Program Structure

The program is flexible and gathering-based, with a focus on the connection between theory and practical activity. The first year covers basic subjects such as anatomy, physiology, endurance, and strength, as well as nutrition and total load. The second year offers elective courses, including friluftsliv, veiledning, and fysisk aktivitet (outdoor activities, guidance, and physical activity), internasjonalt beredskapsperspektiv (international emergency preparedness perspective), and the psychological science of social, learning, and working humans. The third year delves deeper into human performance, with a focus on Arctic conditions.

Admission Requirements

• General study competence or real competence
• Application deadline: April 15
• Admission code: 186 203
• Number of study places: 20
• Admission requirements for real competence: Application deadline March 1

Learning Outcomes

After completing the program, students will have achieved the following learning outcomes:

Knowledge

• Broad knowledge of the human body's structure and function, processes, and tools for planning, training, and testing human performance
• Knowledge of research and development work in the field of human performance
• Ability to search for relevant and research-based knowledge about human function

Skills

• Ability to apply knowledge about training and human performance
• Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate testing and training
• Ability to reflect on one's own professional practice and adjust one's role as a facilitator for high human performance

General Competence

• Insight into relevant professional and ethical issues
• Ability to plan and implement varied work tasks and projects
• Ability to communicate central subject matter

Job Prospects

The program provides a basic competence in understanding how human performance can be mapped, developed, and communicated. Graduates can work with training and physical activity in emergency services, sports organizations, schools, training centers, and health institutions.

Access to Further Studies

Completion of the Bachelor's degree in Human Performance in the Arctic can provide a basis for admission to Master's studies in sports science.

Language of Instruction

The language of instruction is Norwegian.

Teaching and Assessment

The program is flexible and gathering-based, with compulsory attendance at gatherings in Alta. The teaching methods include physical and digital lectures, digital learning paths, seminars, exercises, and student presentations. The program builds on relevant research, user, and experience-based knowledge and provides an introduction to research and development work.

Exchange Opportunities

Students can participate in exchange programs in the second year of study, provided they have completed at least 60 credits and are registered as Bachelor's students. Destinations for studies abroad include:

• Lapland University of Applied Sciences, Finland
• The University of Auckland, New Zealand
• University of Sydney, Australia
• University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia
• University of Otago, New Zealand
• Lakehead University, Canada