VTES012 Advanced Course in Science of Sport Coaching and Fitness Testing (10 cr)
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:
鈥� analyse phenomena in the biology of physical activity and sports medicine that are related to the science of sport coaching and fitness testing
鈥� critically evaluate data related to physical fitness, testing and training
Study 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.
Content
Special issues of biology of physical activity in coaching and testing. Coaching and testing in selected special populations.
Further information
1st fall
Literature:
| ISBN-number | Author, year of publication, title, publisher |
|---|---|
| 9781444324839 1444324837 | Kirjallisuutta sopimuksen mukaan (noin 700 sivua) / Literature according to agreement (about 700 pages). For example: Komi, P. V. (ed.) 2010: Olympic Encyclopaedia of Sports Medicine - Neuromuscular Aspects of Sport Performance. Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell (320 s.) |
| 9781405140591 | 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.) |
| 9780470694824 | Shephard, R. J. & 脜strand, P.-O. 2000. Endurance in Sport. Oxford: Blackwell Publishing (1007 s.) |
| 0-7817-4113-0 9780781741132 | Skinner, J. S. 2005. Exercise Testing and Prescription for Special Cases. 3rd edition. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 2005 (418 s.) |
Assessment criteria
Lecture/seminar exam 50%, average of book exams 50%
Prerequisites
B.Sc. in science of sport coaching and fitness testing