Program Overview

Program Details

Introduction

The University of Copenhagen offers a course titled "Philosophy of Sports Science (VtIdr)" as part of its Bachelor's program in Sports and Physical Activity.

Course Description

The course provides an introduction to the philosophy of sports science and ethics, covering both natural scientific and humanistic approaches. It also includes an introduction to ethical aspects related to the field, research, and ethical issues in the sports world.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of the course, students will have the competencies to:

• Analyze, discuss, and critically reflect on ethical and scientific theoretical problems in relation to sports science
• Analyze, discuss, and critically reflect on the methods and role of sports science in society
• Demonstrate professional self-understanding and understanding of sports science in relation to neighboring fields and disciplines
• Discuss different perceptions of what science is, including implications of data-intensive research

Skills

Students will acquire skills in:

• Identifying ethical and societal problems related to sports science
• Identifying methodological and epistemological problems in relation to sports science
• Identifying violations of good scientific practice in relation to sports science

Knowledge

Students will gain knowledge to:

• Describe selected ethical theories, including deontological and utilitarian argumentation forms
• Describe central scientific theoretical concepts and problems relevant to critical reflection on sports science as a science
• Describe the societal role and significance of sports science, as well as its historical and institutional background
• Describe scientific processes in sports science, including data-intensive research
• Describe norms for good scientific practice, with a focus on problems relevant to research and education in sports

Teaching Materials

Course literature is available on Absalon.

Recommended Prerequisites

A level corresponding to the basic courses in the first year of the Bachelor's program in Sports and Physical Activity is recommended.

Teaching Methods

The course consists of lectures and group sessions. The teaching plan is available on the course homepage on Absalon.

Workload

• Category:
  • Lectures: 28 hours
  • Preparation (estimated): 154 hours
  • Exercises: 21 hours
  • Exam: 3 hours
  • Total: 206 hours

Feedback

Written and oral feedback is provided on assignments and presentations.

Examination

• Type: Written on-site exam, 3 hours with supervision
• Details: A set of questions covering the course syllabus
• The written on-site exam is an ITX exam

Evaluation Criteria

See the course description for learning objectives.

Course Information

• Language: Danish
• Course Code: NNDB19006U
• Credits: 7.5 ECTS
• Level: Bachelor
• Duration: 1 block
• Placement: Block 4
• Schedule Group: A (Tuesday 8-12 + Thursday 8-17)
• Course Capacity: 125

Study Board

• Study Board for Food, Human Nutrition, and Sports

Offering Institutes

• Department of Science Education
• Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports

Offering Faculty

• Faculty of Science

Course Responsible

• Sara Green

Additional Information

The course is also offered as part of continuing and further education.