VALS1005 Perspectives of coaching for different populations and sports (5 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:

2024-2025, 2025-2026, 2026-2027, 2027-2028

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The course introduces the coaching of different groups and its research evidence.

Description

Sport and physical activity for all ages

Specific features of coaching in different sports

Deepening the bio- and/or behavioural-scientific perspective of coaching

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student will be able to:

assess the research evidence on coaching

assess the application of coaching knowledge to different target groups

Additional information

1. year, 3rd and 4th period

Study materials

Lloyd, R., Oliver, J. (2020) Strength and Conditioning for Young Athletes, 2nd Edition. Routledge (414 s.) ISBN: 9781351115346

Schmidt, R.A., Lee, T.D. (2020). Motor Learning and Performance 5th ed. Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group (328 s.).; ISBN: 9781492593157

Peterson, L., Renstrom, P.A.F.H., Lynch, S. (2023) Sports Injuries Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation, 5th Edition (700 s.) ISBN: 9781003056898

Bouchard, D.R. (2021) Exercise and Physical Activity for Older Adults. Human Kinetics. (352 s.) ISBN: 9781492592167

Kohl III, H., Murray, T.D., Salvo, D. (2020) Foundations of Physical Activity and Public Health 2nd Edition. Champaign: Human Kinetics (320 s.) ISBN: 9781492592822

Completion methods

Method 1

Description:

Report seminar (14 h). Book exam of a selected book from the bibliography.

Evaluation criteria:

Seminar work (25%) and book exam (75%).

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Parts of the completion methods

Participation in teaching (5 cr)

Type:

Participation in teaching