Recommended prerequisite for participation in
the module
Knowledge, skills and competences corresponding to the first
semester of the Master’s programme in Sports Technology.
Content, progress and pedagogy of the
module
Learning objectives
Knowledge
- Have knowledge about the sports product industry in relation to
prototyping
- Have knowledge about available design solutions for typical
sport equipment
- Have knowledge of production processes typical for sports
equipment
- Can explain the product lifecycle from conceptual design,
implementation and manufacturing including recycling
- Is able to understand the technical specifications of different
design elements of a prototype
Skills
- Can apply theories related to mechanical interface and
electrical circuits on sports equipment
- Can apply an embedded technology in relation to sports
- Can design the function of a sports product in connection with
the human body
- Can perform usability tests of sports products
Competences
- Can evaluate the needs of an athlete with respect to
training/performance and perform a synthesis of relevant design
requirements of a sports product that may enhance
training/performance
- Can contribute to design of sport equipment with relevant
professionals in science or industry (e.g. engineers, product
analysis specialists, equipment producers)
- Can interact with stakeholders about the scientific and sports
technological aspects of the designed product
Exam
Exams
Name of exam | Prototyping the design of sports equipment |
Type of exam | Oral exam based on a project |
ECTS | 10 |
Assessment | 7-point grading scale |
Type of grading | External examination |
Criteria of assessment | The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination
Policies and Procedures |
Additional information
Please consult the Moodle page for your semester and contact the
semester coordinator if you have academic questions, or the study
secretary if you have administrative questions.
All other enquiries may be directed
to Malene Møller
Knudsen, secretary of the Study Board.