VTES012 Advanced Course in Science of Sport Coaching and Fitness Testing (10 cr)

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Study level:
Advanced studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English, Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences
Curriculum periods:
2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-2020

Description

Content

Special issues of biology of physical activity in coaching and testing. Coaching and testing in selected special populations.

Completion methods

Lectures 30 hours
Report seminar 20 hours
Active participation in lectures and report seminar. Examination of the lectures and seminar. Literature exams according to own schedule.

Assessment details

Lecture/seminar exam 50%, average of book exams 50%

Learning outcomes

Advance the scientific knowledge in different areas of sport coaching, physical training, fitness testing and rehabilitation. After completing the course, students will be able to:
• analyse phenomena in the biology of physical activity and sports medicine that are related to the science of sport coaching and fitness testing
• critically evaluate data related to physical fitness, testing and training

Additional information

1st fall

Description of prerequisites

B.Sc. in science of sport coaching and fitness testing

Literature

  • Komi, P. V. (ed.) 2003. Strength and Power in Sport. 2nd edition. Olympic Encyclopaedia of Sports Medicine Volume III. Cambridge, USA: Blackwell Science, University Press (544 s.); ISBN: 9781405140591
  • Kirjallisuutta sopimuksen mukaan (noin 700 sivua) / Literature according to agreement (about 700 pages). For example:<br />Komi, P. V. (ed.) 2010: Olympic Encyclopaedia of Sports Medicine - Neuromuscular Aspects of Sport Performance. Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell (320 s.); ISBN: 9781444324839 1444324837
  • Shephard, R. J. & Åstrand, P.-O. 2000. Endurance in Sport. Oxford: Blackwell Publishing (1007 s.); ISBN: 9780470694824
  • Skinner, J. S. 2005. Exercise Testing and Prescription for Special Cases. 3rd edition. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 2005 (418 s.); ISBN: 0-7817-4113-0 9780781741132

Completion methods

Method 1

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Teaching (10 cr)

Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English, Finnish

Teaching