Offered by Western Norway University of Applied Sciences in Bergen, Norway, Cert in Idrett og trening is a certificate in Sport and Exercise Science programme. The programme runs for 1 year, delivered on campus. It carries 60.0 credits (ECTS). Teaching is in Norwegian. Tuition for international students is NOK 0 per year (NOK 0 per year for local students).
This one-year programme in sport and training at HVL's Sogndal campus teaches how to plan, organise and carry out training and activities for individuals and groups. Topics include training theory, anatomy and movement science, physiological and biomechanical aspects of sport, the role of sport in society, and a range of activity and movement forms. Teaching mixes lectures, practical sessions, group and individual work and digital learning platforms. The programme includes about 20 hours of point-based practice in sport and training. After the year, students can apply directly to year two of the bachelor programmes in outdoor life, or in sport, training and health. Graduates earn a one-year certificate and can work in sports clubs, the fitness sector, or as assistants in health, social and education services.
