VTES002 Research Training in Science of Sport Coaching and Fitness Testing (4 cr)

Grading scale
Pass-fail
Teaching languages
English , Finnish
Responsible person(s)
Keijo Häkkinen

Learning outcomes

Advance the knowledge of research methodology by becoming acquainted with the essential research methods used in the thesis. After completing the course a student is able to:
• complete basic measurements related to the science of sport coaching and fitness testing
• analyse gathered data
• work as a member of a research group

Study methods

Practical research training (100 hours).
Research training will be done according to an approved plan, and it will be reported to the responsible teacher.

Content

Getting to know the field’s research activities and through guided working familiarize oneself with the different stages of research work. Learning to use the university’s information technology independently in the analysis required in the thesis.

Further information

1st and 2nd year

Prerequisites

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