Growth, development and maturation during childhood will be discussed. Special emphasis is paid to the importance of physical exercise training for children and adolescent’s health and well-being. The sex role and sex differences in sport and exercise will be explored. Different kind of endurance training and resistance training programs for children and youth will be introduced. Describe the effects of early specialization and multilateral exercise training on children and adolescents physical developments. Sport´s club where the main focus is physical exercise training for children and youth, and will be visited.  

Description of adaptations that occur during different physical training programs. The objectives of physical training and the analyses of physical profile of different sports disciplines will be discussed. Special emphasis is to explain the relationships between the volume and the intensity of the training work. The short- and long term planning of different physical training factors will also be discussed. The importance of adequate recovery and enough sleep to ensure to maximize effects of the physical training program.  

The role of nutrition in training and the impact on sports performance are the subjects of this course. Emphasis is placed on examining relevant topics being discussed in the society at any given time; in particular aspects of youth training and attitudes towards nutrition related factors among youth.

The main focus is on macronutrients, their roles and variations in requierments for different training. Also the role of age, gender, body image and physique will be discussed. It will also address the need for water, vitamins, minerals and trace elements, antioxidants and dietary supplements in connection with training.

The latest research on the subject will be reviewed, and limitations and progress on the status of knowledge of the subject. Emphasis is placed on being able to distinguish the actual state of knowledge compared with marketing and trends that often affect the consumer habits and attitude of young people.

Furthermore, emphasis is placed on interdisciplinary teamwork between professionals, discussing how to maximize performance and promote health promotion through collaborative professional skills.

Course setup:
The course is based on lectures and one seminar. It is expected that students participate in discussion and project work. There is a requirement for basic knowledge in nutrition in order to choose the course. Assessment is based on the seminar and a home exam. Attendance in the seminar is obligatory.

-

In this course on research ethics special emphasis will be on research ethics in both medical sciences as well as social sciences. Good conduct in research will be in focus as well as ethical dilemmas related to studies using both qualitative and quantitative method of research. Icelandic regulations and ethical committees regarding research in Iceland will be introduced.

The course emphasizes gain of knowledge and understanding of basic training and testing rules and principles in HP sports. The course covers the different aspects of working in HP sports.

The main emphasis is on obtaining the skills necessary for working in HP sports, development of important skills, effective coaching, talent identification, training periodisation and recovery, monitoring training load, statistics, data collection, analysis, presenting reports to different populations (athletes, parents, coaches, medical staff), public speaking.

The course will consist of both practical and theoretical lessons. Practical lessons will cover sports science/biomechanical testing and assessment, training programming, conducting sessions with HP athletes.  Additionally, students will have a chance to visit and meet some of high-performance athletes in Reykjavik.

Students will work with movement analysis equipment and software for technique analysis, to rationalise their decisions and evaluate critically the applied methods. Students will learn how to design and collect data, write the reports and present it to various interested groups (athletes, coaches, parents, medical staff).

With the knowledge gained in this course, students will be able to work confidently in all individual or team sport clubs, institutes or in private sector

Objective: Provide students with the oportunity to deepen their knowledge about the interaction between lifestyle, exercise and health and by looking at research in the field. Moreover, to gain more knowledge about various lifestyle-related diseases and the effects of exercise and training on them, both through preventive measures (primary prevention) and as a treatment option (secondary prevention).

The course is intended to introduce epidemiological research methods in the field of the relationship between physical activity and health and increase students' understanding and skills in reading scientific articles critically. How exercise affects health and reduces the risk of various lifestyle-related diseases will be explored. Research and observations on the interaction between movement-related lifestyles and different health factors will be discussed. The course will be taught in lecture format.

Students in this course are expected to deepen their knowledge and skills in quantitative research methodology. Students will use a computer program for data analysis, with emphasis on interpretation and writing about research results. Students are expected to develop positive attitudes toward research and the value of research in educational and social settings.

-

Quantitative methodology and statistics. The main aim of the course is for the student to attain the skills and knowledge to analyze and write-up a quantitative manuscript that adheres to an accepted publication standard (e.g., APA) within quantitative educational research. A special emphasis will be on interpreting data examples that concern equality and inclusive education.

-

The course will discuss of the importance of sleep and sleep’s great role in relation to sports, recovery, and health. The subjects in the course are based on sleep need and architecture for various age groups, importance of sleep for training and recovery, both for physical and mental health. The course will be based on studies on sleep and its associations with sport and health sciences. 

The role of nutrition for sports performance is the subject of this course, which is in continuation of the course Nutrition and training in youth. Emphasis is placed on deepening the knowledge already gained. Project work will focus on aquiring practical skills based on menu planning and calculations, reviewing special needs in performance sports, for example during comptetition and resting periods, during preparation phases, in competition and in recovery. Weight management is also examined in disciplines where weight categories are relevant.

The latest research on the subject will be reviewed, and limitations and progress on the status of knowledge of the subject. Emphasis is placed on being able to distinguish the actual state of knowledge compared with marketing and trends within certain disciplines.

Furthermore, emphasis is placed on interdisciplinary teamwork between professionals, discussing how to maximize performance and promote health promotion through collaborative professional skills.

Course setup
The course is based on lectures and project work in small groups. It is expected that students participate in discussions and project work. There is a requirement for basic knowledge in nutrition in order to choose the course. Also students should be enrolled in the course Nutrition and training in youth. Assessment is based on project work.

This course is a continuation of Biostatistics I and constitutes a practical guide to statistical analyses of student's own research projects. The course covers the following topics. Estimation of relative risk/odds ratios and adjusted estimation of relative risk/odds ratios, correlation and simple linear regression, multiple linear regression and logistic regression. The course is based on lectures and practical sessions using R for statistical analyses.

The course will cover how it is possible to train kitchen skills in different groups and through that have an impact on their eating habits.

Circumstances, needs and groups may vary and the course will review these aspects. Also, students will design curricula and teaching guidelines for selected groups with special needs.

Young children usually interested and have pleasure in working with theirs parents in the kitchen. Children can assist in many ways and at the same time their skills and coordination develop.

Nutritional needs of older people are largely similar to the nutritional needs of other groups but several factors, such as changes in living form, health, mobility and ability to buy and make use of diverse groceries have an impact on food choices. The course tackles the factors that may affect the food choices and the ability to work in the kitchen and also how best to arrange food choices for those a living alone in old age. Diverse tips, guidelines and tools will be introduced during the course.

Students will learn to adapt learning material and instruction in recipes for groups requiring visual and advanced instructions in recipes.

Teaching
The course involves direct visual instruction, practical exercises for students, teaching exercises, group assignments and independent work.

Work Methods
The course is taught both in classes and as distance learning. During the course, students will receive study material on a website and take Canvas exam from reading material and work on academic projects. Students cook selected meals in accordance with the needs of different groups and  distance students make at home selected recipes from classes instead of attending classes. Attendance is required in specific classes. This course includes fee.

To pass the course, a minimum score of 5.0 in each project and exam is needed.

The course is intended for students enrolling in graduate programmes in the Faculty of health promotion, sport and leisure studies. Important concepts and theories within the respective disciplines will be adressed. The course will focus on how different factors such as health behavior and social environment, and their interaction, affect people‘s health and wellbeing. Relevant current issues regarding physical activity, nutrition, health promotion, life skills and development will be adressed. Emphasis will be on critical evaluation and creative approach on subjects closely related to the student‘s future field of work. Students get to train cross-disciplinary work and strengthen their skills in communication from an interdisciplinary perspective.

Students will have the oportunity to deepen their knowledge in a particular subject, chosen in cooperation with a teacher. By the end of the course, students will have a finalized study plan for the course of the following study year(s).

 In the course, students will deal with the concept of aging, quantity and quality of life and individual differences. The students will also be dealing with changes in structure, capacity and endurance with age cardiovascular and pulmonary function, muscular strength and power. Students will read researches to increase their ability to make use of research outcomes and will do exercises in older people to understand better the condition of this age group. Students will be trained in preparing a research, use of computer programs that do statistical analysis and publish findings from researchs. The focus will also be on motor coordination, motor control and skill and the physical-psychological relationships.

Procedure

Lectures, discussions, researches and exercises.

The course focuses on how to increase the well-being, interest, and skills of participants in organized and non-organized sport with positive psychology. A focus will also be put on how sport and exercise can do more harm than good. Students learn about the psychological challenges that follow exercising and losing athletic identity when retiring from sport. Ethics in sport will also be discussed by examining concepts such as responsibility, honesty, and equality.

Input and main subject matter
The main focus of the course is based on the increased emphasis that has been given to health and wellbeing in all school activities. First, with the introduction of Health and Welfare, as it is introduced in the National Curriculum. Second, based on the projects of the Directorate of Health aimed at health promoting schools and communities. Third, the Sustainable goals from WHO aimed at communities.

About Health and Welfare according to the national curriculum: "Health is based on mental, physical and social well-being. It depends on the complex interaction of an individual with his environment and social circumstances. All schooling needs to promote health and systematic well-being regardless of the economy and circumstances, as children and young people spend a large part of the day at school. The focus is on positive and realistic self-esteem, exercise, nutrition, rest, mental well-being, good communication, security, hygiene, sexual health and understanding of your own feelings and others. Everyone needs to have the opportunity to enjoy their strengths and build a solid self-esteem that is the basis for being able to make informed and responsible decisions in relation to their own health. Education needs to be learned about the value of physical activity, boosting motor skills, and creating a safe environment that encourages everyone to move. The school environment needs to promote healthy food choices with education and a good supply of diverse foods. "

According to the Directorate of Health a society that emphasizes health and well-being of all inhabitants at the forefront of all policies, and in all areas, is a health-promoting community. In health-promoting communities there is a constant emphasis on improving both the human and social environment of the population, reducing inequalities, and reducing the incidence and consequences of chronic diseases with a variety of prevention and health improvement efforts.

Work Methods
The course is taught as both in classes and in distance learning. During the course, students receive a course material on a website, take a Canvas exam from reading material and do academic project. Attendance is required in specific classes.

To pass the course, the minimum grade of 5.0 is required in each project and exam.

This course concerns health behaviour in general. The health behaviour of different age groups will be addressed as well as the association between biological factors, health behaviour and social status. How can behaviour, coping and stress affect health? Behaviour in relations to food and consumption habits is of particular interest. How is it possible to shape healthy habits from childhood, for example to influence food choice and overcome pickiness about food? Societal influence and the part of media is also addressed. The course literature is from various books and scientific articles from different fields and is intended to capture the subject in an interdisciplinary manner.

The main topic of this course is the importance and intitution of health promotion in various setting of society; the workplace, schools, sports as well as within the roam of people‘s leisure time. Various theories underlying health promotion will be introduced and the pros and cons of applying them in real life context will be discussed.  Students will have the platform to learn about the organization, execution and the process of health promotion. Special emphasis will be on introducing different methods to evaluate both the process and outcome of health promoting projects.

The course format is built on lectures and seminars. Active participation in class discussion, project productions and seminars is required.

The course focuses on learning, skill development, mindset and innovation from a cognitive-, biological-, social- and developmental- psychological perspective. The main focus is on motivation, challenges in relation to skills, deliberate practice and follow-up some important factors in learning, skill - and knoweldge development. .

This is an intensive course and will be taught between March 4 to March 20, 2024 and is open to students from different disciplines

Session 1: 4., 6. og 7. march at. 14:10 – 15:40 

Theories about learning and skill development 

Who are the main scholars in the field and what are their theories? 

Students learn among other things, this theories   

• Gotliebs about nature and nurture 
• Edelmans about learning
• Ericsson about deliberate practice and follow-up 
• Csikszentmihalyi abut flow 
• Bandura about ´self-efficacy´
• Sigmundsson about What is trained develops!

 Geast speakers are: 

Heiða María Sigurðardóttir, professor at Sálfrædideild, HÍ 

Svava Hjaltalín, special teacher and project leader Research center for education and mindset 

 Session 2: 11., 13. og 14. march at. 14:10-15:40 

Mindset

What affects our mindset? Hvað hefur áhrif á hugarfar okkar? What factors lead to our excellence?

Geast speakers are: 

Jón Pétur Zimsen, assistant principle Réttarholtsskóla  

Ársæll Árnason, professor at Menntavísindasvið, HÍ  

Viðar Halldórsson, professor at Félagsfræðideild, HÍ 

Session 3: 18. og 20. march at. 14:10-15:40 

Innovation

What is innovation and for whom? How can we use social innovation in the school system? 

Geast speakers are: 

Kolbrún Þ. Pálsdóttir, forseti Menntavísindasvið, HÍ 

Helgi Rúnar Óskarsson, director of 66°Norður 

Eyjólfur Brynjar Eyjólfsson, director of NýMenntun 

Hannes Ottóson, lecturer in the field of social innovation, HÍ 

The course is designed to introduce students to various chronic diseases, symptoms, treatment and effect of exercise on treatment and disease progression. Contents of the course are various chronic diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, obesity, osteoporosis, type I and II diabetes mellitus, asthma and lung diseases, MS, arthritis, cancer, and renal diseases. Effect of exercise training for individuals with chronic disease, progression, effectiveness and safety.

The course consists of lectures and discussions/projects

Growth, development and maturation during childhood will be discussed. Special emphasis is paid to the importance of physical exercise training for children and adolescent’s health and well-being. The sex role and sex differences in sport and exercise will be explored. Different kind of endurance training and resistance training programs for children and youth will be introduced. Describe the effects of early specialization and multilateral exercise training on children and adolescents physical developments. Sport´s club where the main focus is physical exercise training for children and youth, and will be visited.  

Description of adaptations that occur during different physical training programs. The objectives of physical training and the analyses of physical profile of different sports disciplines will be discussed. Special emphasis is to explain the relationships between the volume and the intensity of the training work. The short- and long term planning of different physical training factors will also be discussed. The importance of adequate recovery and enough sleep to ensure to maximize effects of the physical training program.  

The role of nutrition in training and the impact on sports performance are the subjects of this course. Emphasis is placed on examining relevant topics being discussed in the society at any given time; in particular aspects of youth training and attitudes towards nutrition related factors among youth.

The main focus is on macronutrients, their roles and variations in requierments for different training. Also the role of age, gender, body image and physique will be discussed. It will also address the need for water, vitamins, minerals and trace elements, antioxidants and dietary supplements in connection with training.

The latest research on the subject will be reviewed, and limitations and progress on the status of knowledge of the subject. Emphasis is placed on being able to distinguish the actual state of knowledge compared with marketing and trends that often affect the consumer habits and attitude of young people.

Furthermore, emphasis is placed on interdisciplinary teamwork between professionals, discussing how to maximize performance and promote health promotion through collaborative professional skills.

Course setup:
The course is based on lectures and one seminar. It is expected that students participate in discussion and project work. There is a requirement for basic knowledge in nutrition in order to choose the course. Assessment is based on the seminar and a home exam. Attendance in the seminar is obligatory.

-

In this course on research ethics special emphasis will be on research ethics in both medical sciences as well as social sciences. Good conduct in research will be in focus as well as ethical dilemmas related to studies using both qualitative and quantitative method of research. Icelandic regulations and ethical committees regarding research in Iceland will be introduced.

The course emphasizes gain of knowledge and understanding of basic training and testing rules and principles in HP sports. The course covers the different aspects of working in HP sports.

The main emphasis is on obtaining the skills necessary for working in HP sports, development of important skills, effective coaching, talent identification, training periodisation and recovery, monitoring training load, statistics, data collection, analysis, presenting reports to different populations (athletes, parents, coaches, medical staff), public speaking.

The course will consist of both practical and theoretical lessons. Practical lessons will cover sports science/biomechanical testing and assessment, training programming, conducting sessions with HP athletes.  Additionally, students will have a chance to visit and meet some of high-performance athletes in Reykjavik.

Students will work with movement analysis equipment and software for technique analysis, to rationalise their decisions and evaluate critically the applied methods. Students will learn how to design and collect data, write the reports and present it to various interested groups (athletes, coaches, parents, medical staff).

With the knowledge gained in this course, students will be able to work confidently in all individual or team sport clubs, institutes or in private sector

Objective: Provide students with the oportunity to deepen their knowledge about the interaction between lifestyle, exercise and health and by looking at research in the field. Moreover, to gain more knowledge about various lifestyle-related diseases and the effects of exercise and training on them, both through preventive measures (primary prevention) and as a treatment option (secondary prevention).

The course is intended to introduce epidemiological research methods in the field of the relationship between physical activity and health and increase students' understanding and skills in reading scientific articles critically. How exercise affects health and reduces the risk of various lifestyle-related diseases will be explored. Research and observations on the interaction between movement-related lifestyles and different health factors will be discussed. The course will be taught in lecture format.

Students in this course are expected to deepen their knowledge and skills in quantitative research methodology. Students will use a computer program for data analysis, with emphasis on interpretation and writing about research results. Students are expected to develop positive attitudes toward research and the value of research in educational and social settings.

-

Quantitative methodology and statistics. The main aim of the course is for the student to attain the skills and knowledge to analyze and write-up a quantitative manuscript that adheres to an accepted publication standard (e.g., APA) within quantitative educational research. A special emphasis will be on interpreting data examples that concern equality and inclusive education.

-

The course will discuss of the importance of sleep and sleep’s great role in relation to sports, recovery, and health. The subjects in the course are based on sleep need and architecture for various age groups, importance of sleep for training and recovery, both for physical and mental health. The course will be based on studies on sleep and its associations with sport and health sciences. 

The role of nutrition for sports performance is the subject of this course, which is in continuation of the course Nutrition and training in youth. Emphasis is placed on deepening the knowledge already gained. Project work will focus on aquiring practical skills based on menu planning and calculations, reviewing special needs in performance sports, for example during comptetition and resting periods, during preparation phases, in competition and in recovery. Weight management is also examined in disciplines where weight categories are relevant.

The latest research on the subject will be reviewed, and limitations and progress on the status of knowledge of the subject. Emphasis is placed on being able to distinguish the actual state of knowledge compared with marketing and trends within certain disciplines.

Furthermore, emphasis is placed on interdisciplinary teamwork between professionals, discussing how to maximize performance and promote health promotion through collaborative professional skills.

Course setup
The course is based on lectures and project work in small groups. It is expected that students participate in discussions and project work. There is a requirement for basic knowledge in nutrition in order to choose the course. Also students should be enrolled in the course Nutrition and training in youth. Assessment is based on project work.

This course is a continuation of Biostatistics I and constitutes a practical guide to statistical analyses of student's own research projects. The course covers the following topics. Estimation of relative risk/odds ratios and adjusted estimation of relative risk/odds ratios, correlation and simple linear regression, multiple linear regression and logistic regression. The course is based on lectures and practical sessions using R for statistical analyses.

The course will cover how it is possible to train kitchen skills in different groups and through that have an impact on their eating habits.

Circumstances, needs and groups may vary and the course will review these aspects. Also, students will design curricula and teaching guidelines for selected groups with special needs.

Young children usually interested and have pleasure in working with theirs parents in the kitchen. Children can assist in many ways and at the same time their skills and coordination develop.

Nutritional needs of older people are largely similar to the nutritional needs of other groups but several factors, such as changes in living form, health, mobility and ability to buy and make use of diverse groceries have an impact on food choices. The course tackles the factors that may affect the food choices and the ability to work in the kitchen and also how best to arrange food choices for those a living alone in old age. Diverse tips, guidelines and tools will be introduced during the course.

Students will learn to adapt learning material and instruction in recipes for groups requiring visual and advanced instructions in recipes.

Teaching
The course involves direct visual instruction, practical exercises for students, teaching exercises, group assignments and independent work.

Work Methods
The course is taught both in classes and as distance learning. During the course, students will receive study material on a website and take Canvas exam from reading material and work on academic projects. Students cook selected meals in accordance with the needs of different groups and  distance students make at home selected recipes from classes instead of attending classes. Attendance is required in specific classes. This course includes fee.

To pass the course, a minimum score of 5.0 in each project and exam is needed.

The course is intended for students enrolling in graduate programmes in the Faculty of health promotion, sport and leisure studies. Important concepts and theories within the respective disciplines will be adressed. The course will focus on how different factors such as health behavior and social environment, and their interaction, affect people‘s health and wellbeing. Relevant current issues regarding physical activity, nutrition, health promotion, life skills and development will be adressed. Emphasis will be on critical evaluation and creative approach on subjects closely related to the student‘s future field of work. Students get to train cross-disciplinary work and strengthen their skills in communication from an interdisciplinary perspective.

Students will have the oportunity to deepen their knowledge in a particular subject, chosen in cooperation with a teacher. By the end of the course, students will have a finalized study plan for the course of the following study year(s).

 In the course, students will deal with the concept of aging, quantity and quality of life and individual differences. The students will also be dealing with changes in structure, capacity and endurance with age cardiovascular and pulmonary function, muscular strength and power. Students will read researches to increase their ability to make use of research outcomes and will do exercises in older people to understand better the condition of this age group. Students will be trained in preparing a research, use of computer programs that do statistical analysis and publish findings from researchs. The focus will also be on motor coordination, motor control and skill and the physical-psychological relationships.

Procedure

Lectures, discussions, researches and exercises.

The course focuses on how to increase the well-being, interest, and skills of participants in organized and non-organized sport with positive psychology. A focus will also be put on how sport and exercise can do more harm than good. Students learn about the psychological challenges that follow exercising and losing athletic identity when retiring from sport. Ethics in sport will also be discussed by examining concepts such as responsibility, honesty, and equality.

Input and main subject matter
The main focus of the course is based on the increased emphasis that has been given to health and wellbeing in all school activities. First, with the introduction of Health and Welfare, as it is introduced in the National Curriculum. Second, based on the projects of the Directorate of Health aimed at health promoting schools and communities. Third, the Sustainable goals from WHO aimed at communities.

About Health and Welfare according to the national curriculum: "Health is based on mental, physical and social well-being. It depends on the complex interaction of an individual with his environment and social circumstances. All schooling needs to promote health and systematic well-being regardless of the economy and circumstances, as children and young people spend a large part of the day at school. The focus is on positive and realistic self-esteem, exercise, nutrition, rest, mental well-being, good communication, security, hygiene, sexual health and understanding of your own feelings and others. Everyone needs to have the opportunity to enjoy their strengths and build a solid self-esteem that is the basis for being able to make informed and responsible decisions in relation to their own health. Education needs to be learned about the value of physical activity, boosting motor skills, and creating a safe environment that encourages everyone to move. The school environment needs to promote healthy food choices with education and a good supply of diverse foods. "

According to the Directorate of Health a society that emphasizes health and well-being of all inhabitants at the forefront of all policies, and in all areas, is a health-promoting community. In health-promoting communities there is a constant emphasis on improving both the human and social environment of the population, reducing inequalities, and reducing the incidence and consequences of chronic diseases with a variety of prevention and health improvement efforts.

Work Methods
The course is taught as both in classes and in distance learning. During the course, students receive a course material on a website, take a Canvas exam from reading material and do academic project. Attendance is required in specific classes.

To pass the course, the minimum grade of 5.0 is required in each project and exam.

This course concerns health behaviour in general. The health behaviour of different age groups will be addressed as well as the association between biological factors, health behaviour and social status. How can behaviour, coping and stress affect health? Behaviour in relations to food and consumption habits is of particular interest. How is it possible to shape healthy habits from childhood, for example to influence food choice and overcome pickiness about food? Societal influence and the part of media is also addressed. The course literature is from various books and scientific articles from different fields and is intended to capture the subject in an interdisciplinary manner.

The main topic of this course is the importance and intitution of health promotion in various setting of society; the workplace, schools, sports as well as within the roam of people‘s leisure time. Various theories underlying health promotion will be introduced and the pros and cons of applying them in real life context will be discussed.  Students will have the platform to learn about the organization, execution and the process of health promotion. Special emphasis will be on introducing different methods to evaluate both the process and outcome of health promoting projects.

The course format is built on lectures and seminars. Active participation in class discussion, project productions and seminars is required.

The course focuses on learning, skill development, mindset and innovation from a cognitive-, biological-, social- and developmental- psychological perspective. The main focus is on motivation, challenges in relation to skills, deliberate practice and follow-up some important factors in learning, skill - and knoweldge development. .

This is an intensive course and will be taught between March 4 to March 20, 2024 and is open to students from different disciplines

Session 1: 4., 6. og 7. march at. 14:10 – 15:40 

Theories about learning and skill development 

Who are the main scholars in the field and what are their theories? 

Students learn among other things, this theories   

• Gotliebs about nature and nurture 
• Edelmans about learning
• Ericsson about deliberate practice and follow-up 
• Csikszentmihalyi abut flow 
• Bandura about ´self-efficacy´
• Sigmundsson about What is trained develops!

 Geast speakers are: 

Heiða María Sigurðardóttir, professor at Sálfrædideild, HÍ 

Svava Hjaltalín, special teacher and project leader Research center for education and mindset 

 Session 2: 11., 13. og 14. march at. 14:10-15:40 

Mindset

What affects our mindset? Hvað hefur áhrif á hugarfar okkar? What factors lead to our excellence?

Geast speakers are: 

Jón Pétur Zimsen, assistant principle Réttarholtsskóla  

Ársæll Árnason, professor at Menntavísindasvið, HÍ  

Viðar Halldórsson, professor at Félagsfræðideild, HÍ 

Session 3: 18. og 20. march at. 14:10-15:40 

Innovation

What is innovation and for whom? How can we use social innovation in the school system? 

Geast speakers are: 

Kolbrún Þ. Pálsdóttir, forseti Menntavísindasvið, HÍ 

Helgi Rúnar Óskarsson, director of 66°Norður 

Eyjólfur Brynjar Eyjólfsson, director of NýMenntun 

Hannes Ottóson, lecturer in the field of social innovation, HÍ 

The course is designed to introduce students to various chronic diseases, symptoms, treatment and effect of exercise on treatment and disease progression. Contents of the course are various chronic diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, obesity, osteoporosis, type I and II diabetes mellitus, asthma and lung diseases, MS, arthritis, cancer, and renal diseases. Effect of exercise training for individuals with chronic disease, progression, effectiveness and safety.

The course consists of lectures and discussions/projects

Growth, development and maturation during childhood will be discussed. Special emphasis is paid to the importance of physical exercise training for children and adolescent’s health and well-being. The sex role and sex differences in sport and exercise will be explored. Different kind of endurance training and resistance training programs for children and youth will be introduced. Describe the effects of early specialization and multilateral exercise training on children and adolescents physical developments. Sport´s club where the main focus is physical exercise training for children and youth, and will be visited.  

Description of adaptations that occur during different physical training programs. The objectives of physical training and the analyses of physical profile of different sports disciplines will be discussed. Special emphasis is to explain the relationships between the volume and the intensity of the training work. The short- and long term planning of different physical training factors will also be discussed. The importance of adequate recovery and enough sleep to ensure to maximize effects of the physical training program.  

The role of nutrition in training and the impact on sports performance are the subjects of this course. Emphasis is placed on examining relevant topics being discussed in the society at any given time; in particular aspects of youth training and attitudes towards nutrition related factors among youth.

The main focus is on macronutrients, their roles and variations in requierments for different training. Also the role of age, gender, body image and physique will be discussed. It will also address the need for water, vitamins, minerals and trace elements, antioxidants and dietary supplements in connection with training.

The latest research on the subject will be reviewed, and limitations and progress on the status of knowledge of the subject. Emphasis is placed on being able to distinguish the actual state of knowledge compared with marketing and trends that often affect the consumer habits and attitude of young people.

Furthermore, emphasis is placed on interdisciplinary teamwork between professionals, discussing how to maximize performance and promote health promotion through collaborative professional skills.

Course setup:
The course is based on lectures and one seminar. It is expected that students participate in discussion and project work. There is a requirement for basic knowledge in nutrition in order to choose the course. Assessment is based on the seminar and a home exam. Attendance in the seminar is obligatory.

-

In this course on research ethics special emphasis will be on research ethics in both medical sciences as well as social sciences. Good conduct in research will be in focus as well as ethical dilemmas related to studies using both qualitative and quantitative method of research. Icelandic regulations and ethical committees regarding research in Iceland will be introduced.

The course emphasizes gain of knowledge and understanding of basic training and testing rules and principles in HP sports. The course covers the different aspects of working in HP sports.

The main emphasis is on obtaining the skills necessary for working in HP sports, development of important skills, effective coaching, talent identification, training periodisation and recovery, monitoring training load, statistics, data collection, analysis, presenting reports to different populations (athletes, parents, coaches, medical staff), public speaking.

The course will consist of both practical and theoretical lessons. Practical lessons will cover sports science/biomechanical testing and assessment, training programming, conducting sessions with HP athletes.  Additionally, students will have a chance to visit and meet some of high-performance athletes in Reykjavik.

Students will work with movement analysis equipment and software for technique analysis, to rationalise their decisions and evaluate critically the applied methods. Students will learn how to design and collect data, write the reports and present it to various interested groups (athletes, coaches, parents, medical staff).

With the knowledge gained in this course, students will be able to work confidently in all individual or team sport clubs, institutes or in private sector

Objective: Provide students with the oportunity to deepen their knowledge about the interaction between lifestyle, exercise and health and by looking at research in the field. Moreover, to gain more knowledge about various lifestyle-related diseases and the effects of exercise and training on them, both through preventive measures (primary prevention) and as a treatment option (secondary prevention).

The course is intended to introduce epidemiological research methods in the field of the relationship between physical activity and health and increase students' understanding and skills in reading scientific articles critically. How exercise affects health and reduces the risk of various lifestyle-related diseases will be explored. Research and observations on the interaction between movement-related lifestyles and different health factors will be discussed. The course will be taught in lecture format.

Students in this course are expected to deepen their knowledge and skills in quantitative research methodology. Students will use a computer program for data analysis, with emphasis on interpretation and writing about research results. Students are expected to develop positive attitudes toward research and the value of research in educational and social settings.

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Quantitative methodology and statistics. The main aim of the course is for the student to attain the skills and knowledge to analyze and write-up a quantitative manuscript that adheres to an accepted publication standard (e.g., APA) within quantitative educational research. A special emphasis will be on interpreting data examples that concern equality and inclusive education.

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The course will discuss of the importance of sleep and sleep’s great role in relation to sports, recovery, and health. The subjects in the course are based on sleep need and architecture for various age groups, importance of sleep for training and recovery, both for physical and mental health. The course will be based on studies on sleep and its associations with sport and health sciences. 

The role of nutrition for sports performance is the subject of this course, which is in continuation of the course Nutrition and training in youth. Emphasis is placed on deepening the knowledge already gained. Project work will focus on aquiring practical skills based on menu planning and calculations, reviewing special needs in performance sports, for example during comptetition and resting periods, during preparation phases, in competition and in recovery. Weight management is also examined in disciplines where weight categories are relevant.

The latest research on the subject will be reviewed, and limitations and progress on the status of knowledge of the subject. Emphasis is placed on being able to distinguish the actual state of knowledge compared with marketing and trends within certain disciplines.

Furthermore, emphasis is placed on interdisciplinary teamwork between professionals, discussing how to maximize performance and promote health promotion through collaborative professional skills.

Course setup
The course is based on lectures and project work in small groups. It is expected that students participate in discussions and project work. There is a requirement for basic knowledge in nutrition in order to choose the course. Also students should be enrolled in the course Nutrition and training in youth. Assessment is based on project work.

This course is a continuation of Biostatistics I and constitutes a practical guide to statistical analyses of student's own research projects. The course covers the following topics. Estimation of relative risk/odds ratios and adjusted estimation of relative risk/odds ratios, correlation and simple linear regression, multiple linear regression and logistic regression. The course is based on lectures and practical sessions using R for statistical analyses.

The course will cover how it is possible to train kitchen skills in different groups and through that have an impact on their eating habits.

Circumstances, needs and groups may vary and the course will review these aspects. Also, students will design curricula and teaching guidelines for selected groups with special needs.

Young children usually interested and have pleasure in working with theirs parents in the kitchen. Children can assist in many ways and at the same time their skills and coordination develop.

Nutritional needs of older people are largely similar to the nutritional needs of other groups but several factors, such as changes in living form, health, mobility and ability to buy and make use of diverse groceries have an impact on food choices. The course tackles the factors that may affect the food choices and the ability to work in the kitchen and also how best to arrange food choices for those a living alone in old age. Diverse tips, guidelines and tools will be introduced during the course.

Students will learn to adapt learning material and instruction in recipes for groups requiring visual and advanced instructions in recipes.

Teaching
The course involves direct visual instruction, practical exercises for students, teaching exercises, group assignments and independent work.

Work Methods
The course is taught both in classes and as distance learning. During the course, students will receive study material on a website and take Canvas exam from reading material and work on academic projects. Students cook selected meals in accordance with the needs of different groups and  distance students make at home selected recipes from classes instead of attending classes. Attendance is required in specific classes. This course includes fee.

To pass the course, a minimum score of 5.0 in each project and exam is needed.

The course is intended for students enrolling in graduate programmes in the Faculty of health promotion, sport and leisure studies. Important concepts and theories within the respective disciplines will be adressed. The course will focus on how different factors such as health behavior and social environment, and their interaction, affect people‘s health and wellbeing. Relevant current issues regarding physical activity, nutrition, health promotion, life skills and development will be adressed. Emphasis will be on critical evaluation and creative approach on subjects closely related to the student‘s future field of work. Students get to train cross-disciplinary work and strengthen their skills in communication from an interdisciplinary perspective.

Students will have the oportunity to deepen their knowledge in a particular subject, chosen in cooperation with a teacher. By the end of the course, students will have a finalized study plan for the course of the following study year(s).

 In the course, students will deal with the concept of aging, quantity and quality of life and individual differences. The students will also be dealing with changes in structure, capacity and endurance with age cardiovascular and pulmonary function, muscular strength and power. Students will read researches to increase their ability to make use of research outcomes and will do exercises in older people to understand better the condition of this age group. Students will be trained in preparing a research, use of computer programs that do statistical analysis and publish findings from researchs. The focus will also be on motor coordination, motor control and skill and the physical-psychological relationships.

Procedure

Lectures, discussions, researches and exercises.

The course focuses on how to increase the well-being, interest, and skills of participants in organized and non-organized sport with positive psychology. A focus will also be put on how sport and exercise can do more harm than good. Students learn about the psychological challenges that follow exercising and losing athletic identity when retiring from sport. Ethics in sport will also be discussed by examining concepts such as responsibility, honesty, and equality.

Input and main subject matter
The main focus of the course is based on the increased emphasis that has been given to health and wellbeing in all school activities. First, with the introduction of Health and Welfare, as it is introduced in the National Curriculum. Second, based on the projects of the Directorate of Health aimed at health promoting schools and communities. Third, the Sustainable goals from WHO aimed at communities.

About Health and Welfare according to the national curriculum: "Health is based on mental, physical and social well-being. It depends on the complex interaction of an individual with his environment and social circumstances. All schooling needs to promote health and systematic well-being regardless of the economy and circumstances, as children and young people spend a large part of the day at school. The focus is on positive and realistic self-esteem, exercise, nutrition, rest, mental well-being, good communication, security, hygiene, sexual health and understanding of your own feelings and others. Everyone needs to have the opportunity to enjoy their strengths and build a solid self-esteem that is the basis for being able to make informed and responsible decisions in relation to their own health. Education needs to be learned about the value of physical activity, boosting motor skills, and creating a safe environment that encourages everyone to move. The school environment needs to promote healthy food choices with education and a good supply of diverse foods. "

According to the Directorate of Health a society that emphasizes health and well-being of all inhabitants at the forefront of all policies, and in all areas, is a health-promoting community. In health-promoting communities there is a constant emphasis on improving both the human and social environment of the population, reducing inequalities, and reducing the incidence and consequences of chronic diseases with a variety of prevention and health improvement efforts.

Work Methods
The course is taught as both in classes and in distance learning. During the course, students receive a course material on a website, take a Canvas exam from reading material and do academic project. Attendance is required in specific classes.

To pass the course, the minimum grade of 5.0 is required in each project and exam.

This course concerns health behaviour in general. The health behaviour of different age groups will be addressed as well as the association between biological factors, health behaviour and social status. How can behaviour, coping and stress affect health? Behaviour in relations to food and consumption habits is of particular interest. How is it possible to shape healthy habits from childhood, for example to influence food choice and overcome pickiness about food? Societal influence and the part of media is also addressed. The course literature is from various books and scientific articles from different fields and is intended to capture the subject in an interdisciplinary manner.

The main topic of this course is the importance and intitution of health promotion in various setting of society; the workplace, schools, sports as well as within the roam of people‘s leisure time. Various theories underlying health promotion will be introduced and the pros and cons of applying them in real life context will be discussed.  Students will have the platform to learn about the organization, execution and the process of health promotion. Special emphasis will be on introducing different methods to evaluate both the process and outcome of health promoting projects.

The course format is built on lectures and seminars. Active participation in class discussion, project productions and seminars is required.

The course focuses on learning, skill development, mindset and innovation from a cognitive-, biological-, social- and developmental- psychological perspective. The main focus is on motivation, challenges in relation to skills, deliberate practice and follow-up some important factors in learning, skill - and knoweldge development. .

This is an intensive course and will be taught between March 4 to March 20, 2024 and is open to students from different disciplines

Session 1: 4., 6. og 7. march at. 14:10 – 15:40 

Theories about learning and skill development 

Who are the main scholars in the field and what are their theories? 

Students learn among other things, this theories   

• Gotliebs about nature and nurture 
• Edelmans about learning
• Ericsson about deliberate practice and follow-up 
• Csikszentmihalyi abut flow 
• Bandura about ´self-efficacy´
• Sigmundsson about What is trained develops!

 Geast speakers are: 

Heiða María Sigurðardóttir, professor at Sálfrædideild, HÍ 

Svava Hjaltalín, special teacher and project leader Research center for education and mindset 

 Session 2: 11., 13. og 14. march at. 14:10-15:40 

Mindset

What affects our mindset? Hvað hefur áhrif á hugarfar okkar? What factors lead to our excellence?

Geast speakers are: 

Jón Pétur Zimsen, assistant principle Réttarholtsskóla  

Ársæll Árnason, professor at Menntavísindasvið, HÍ  

Viðar Halldórsson, professor at Félagsfræðideild, HÍ 

Session 3: 18. og 20. march at. 14:10-15:40 

Innovation

What is innovation and for whom? How can we use social innovation in the school system? 

Geast speakers are: 

Kolbrún Þ. Pálsdóttir, forseti Menntavísindasvið, HÍ 

Helgi Rúnar Óskarsson, director of 66°Norður 

Eyjólfur Brynjar Eyjólfsson, director of NýMenntun 

Hannes Ottóson, lecturer in the field of social innovation, HÍ 

The course is designed to introduce students to various chronic diseases, symptoms, treatment and effect of exercise on treatment and disease progression. Contents of the course are various chronic diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, obesity, osteoporosis, type I and II diabetes mellitus, asthma and lung diseases, MS, arthritis, cancer, and renal diseases. Effect of exercise training for individuals with chronic disease, progression, effectiveness and safety.

The course consists of lectures and discussions/projects