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Bachelor's Degree in Sports and Leisure Management 2019: ASL19S

Code: ASL19S

Degree title
Bachelor of Sports Studies
Credits
210 ects
Duration
3.5 years (210 cr)
Start semester
Autumn 2019
Teaching language
English

Descriptions

Students of the Sports and Leisure Management degree (210 credits), which takes 3.5 years to complete, will graduate as Bachelors of Sports Studies and can use the title sports instructor (KAMK). The degree consists of basic and professional studies, optional professional studies, free-choice studies, a thesis and professional internships known as practical training.

The key content of the degree is sports services. During their studies, the students will practice instructing sports and exercise, working as fitness and nutrition coaches and they will also implement various projects and events. Furthermore, they will become familiar with sports technology and experiential/adventure activities and get the basics of Exergaming. Business competence is a central theme of the degree and the NY Start up program enables our students to immerse themselves in entrepreneurial activities. Sports and Exercise Services: This is just one of the possible modules that enables specialization. The Sports and Leisure Management degree is organized in the same competence area as tourism, enabling possible specialization in adventure or wellbeing tourism. The name of this competence area is Activity Tourism. The students will gain international competence by studying or accomplishing practical training abroad.

Show study timings by semester, study year or period

Code Name Credits (cr) 2019-2020 2020-2021 2021-2022 2022-2023 Autumn 2019 Spring 2020 Autumn 2020 Spring 2021 Autumn 2021 Spring 2022 Autumn 2022 1. / 2019 2. / 2019 3. / 2020 4. / 2020 1. / 2020 2. / 2020 3. / 2021 4. / 2021 1. / 2021 2. / 2021 3. / 2022 4. / 2022 1. / 2022 2. / 2022
Total 210

Opintotyyppi_AMK

1. Perusopinnot
Interaction
Principles of Sports
Sport and Society
2. Ammattiopinnot
Svenska för idrottsbranschen, Finnish students
Motor Learning
Anatomy and Physiology
Exercise Physiology
Exercise Counselling
Basics of Nutrition
First Aid and Health Risks
Coaching
Muscle Care
Nutrition
Group Exercise
Product Development
Business Operations
Project Management
Intercultural Communication
Project I
Management Accounting
Leadership and Human Resource Management
R&D Studies
3. Vaihtoehtoiset ammattiopinnot
Service Design
Project II
Advanced Coaching
Framework for Sustainable Wellbeing Tourism
Wellbeing Tourism Project I
Wellbeing Sports and Smart Technology
International Wellbeing Tourism
Nature Based Wellbeing Programme Services
Wellbeing Tourism Project II
Framework for Sustainable Adventure Tourism
Adventure Tourism Project I
Memorable Winter Experiences
Authentic and Unique Wilderness Services
International Adventure Tourism
Outdoors Adventure Experience
Adventure Tourism Project II
JA Start Up Program
4. Harjoittelu
Practical Training (Orientation)
Advanced Training
5. Opinnäytetyö
Thesis
6. Vapaasti valittavat opinnot
Downhill Skiing Instructor Course, in finnish
Not grouped
Personal Development Programme
Information and communication Technology
Academic English
English for Sports
Finnish 1, Finnish students
Finnish 2, Finnish students
Finnish for Foreigners 1, foreign students
Finnish for Foreigners 2, foreign students
Finnish for Foreigners 3, foreign students
Principles of SportTourism
Physical Activities
Basics of Exergaming
Strength and Endurance Training
Event Management and Marketing
Serious Games
Exergaming
Swedish/Bygg upp din svenska
Build up Your English

Generic Competences_AMK

Description of the competence, bachelor level

1. LEARNING COMPETENCE

*is able to evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning methods
*is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
*is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams

R&D Studies
Thesis
2. ETHICAL COMPETENCE

*is able to take responsibility for one’s own actions and for the consequences of these actions
*is able to work according to the ethical principles of the subject field
*is able to take other people into account
*is able to apply the principles of equality
*is able to apply the principles of sustainable development
*is able to wield influence in society using acquired skills and basing all activity on ethical values

Product Development
R&D Studies
Advanced Training
Thesis
3. WORKING COMMUNITY COMPETENCE

*is able to operate as a member of a work community
*is able to operate in communicative and interactive situations in working life
*is able to utilize information and communications technology in one’s subject field
*knows the working life in one’s subject field and is able to create personal contacts in working life and to operate in professional networks
*is capable of decision making in unpredicted situations
*is able to apply the principles of organizational management and leadership in working life and has abilities for managerial tasks
*possesses entrepreneurial skills

Leadership and Human Resource Management
R&D Studies
Advanced Training
Thesis
4. INNOVATION COMPETENCE

*is able to conduct research, development and innovation projects applying the existing knowledge and methods of the field
*is able to work in projects
*is capable of creative problem solving and development of working methods
*is able to find customer- oriented, sustainable and profitable solutions

Product Development
R&D Studies
Advanced Training
Thesis
5. INTERNATIONALI ZATION COMPETENCE

*possesses communicative competence necessary for one’s work and for professional development in the subject field
*is able to collaborate in a multicultural environment
*understands the effects of and opportunities for internationalization development in one’s own field

No attached course units

Not grouped
Personal Development Programme
Interaction
Information and communication Technology
Academic English
English for Sports
Finnish 1, Finnish students
Finnish 2, Finnish students
Svenska för idrottsbranschen, Finnish students
Finnish for Foreigners 1, foreign students
Finnish for Foreigners 2, foreign students
Finnish for Foreigners 3, foreign students
Principles of Sports
Principles of SportTourism
Physical Activities
Motor Learning
Basics of Exergaming
Anatomy and Physiology
Exercise Physiology
Exercise Counselling
Basics of Nutrition
First Aid and Health Risks
Coaching
Strength and Endurance Training
Muscle Care
Nutrition
Group Exercise
Business Operations
Project Management
Intercultural Communication
Sport and Society
Event Management and Marketing
Project I
Management Accounting
Service Design
Serious Games
Project II
Advanced Coaching
Exergaming
Framework for Sustainable Wellbeing Tourism
Wellbeing Tourism Project I
Wellbeing Sports and Smart Technology
International Wellbeing Tourism
Nature Based Wellbeing Programme Services
Wellbeing Tourism Project II
Framework for Sustainable Adventure Tourism
Adventure Tourism Project I
Memorable Winter Experiences
Authentic and Unique Wilderness Services
International Adventure Tourism
Outdoors Adventure Experience
Adventure Tourism Project II
JA Start Up Program
Practical Training (Orientation)
Downhill Skiing Instructor Course, in finnish
Swedish/Bygg upp din svenska
Build up Your English

ASL_Competences

Degree programme in Sports and Leisure Management

1. COMPETENCE IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

*Ability to manage the fundamental knowledge and skills required in the most common physical activities and to apply them when instructing different target groups
*Demonstration of the possession of fundamental knowledge required in special needs education
*Understanding of the value of various physical activities as a tool for developing motor skills, physical qualities, and self- expression

Anatomy and Physiology
Exercise Physiology
Coaching
Downhill Skiing Instructor Course, in finnish
2. COMPETENCE IN HEALTH PROMOTING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND COACHING

*Demonstration of a fundamental knowledge of anatomy and physiology and the ability to apply when teaching different types of target group
*Competence in the mechanisms of physical activity, the fundamentals of testing and training planning / coaching programs
*Proficient knowledge of the factors affecting human growth, development, and social behaviour as well as the ability to take
them into consideration during physical activity
*Demonstration of the ability to plan and instruct health promoting physical activities
*Demonstration of expertise in health enhancing physical activity

Principles of Sports
Anatomy and Physiology
Exercise Physiology
Coaching
Advanced Training
3. COMPETENCE IN PEDAGOGY AND DIDACTICS

*Demonstration of ability to use a variety of different instruction and teaching methods as well as goal setting with different target groups
*Management of planning, execution, and evaluation of extensive modes and modules of teaching
*Demonstration of ability to use physical education for the benefit of supporting and providing education in human growth and development
*Instruction expertise and the ability to utilise learning concepts based on personal values and level of knowledge in physical education

Principles of Sports
Coaching
Practical Training (Orientation)
Downhill Skiing Instructor Course, in finnish
4. COMPETENCE IN AREAS OF PHYSICAL EXERCISE INVOLVING LEADERSHIP AND ENTERPRISE

*Ability to manage developmental visions in physical activity culture and services as well as to improve the status of physical education in society
*Demonstration of the ability to work in a variety of different expert and executive tasks in physical education
*Proficiency in the different enterprise opportunities in physical education and in starting a small business

Product Development
Management Accounting
Leadership and Human Resource Management
5. COMPETENCE IN ACTIVITY TOURISM

* Ability to plan, implement and commercialise healthy, safe and profitable activity tourism services to promote customer well-being
* Ability to develop leisure or occupational recreation related activity tourism service environments and networks
* Ability to develop regional strengths and improve regional impact on activity tourism
* Ability to produce genuine, tailor-made experiences of adventure for customers.
* Ability to recognise the main learning concepts and methods and can plan, implement and assess exercise instruction situations
* Ability to describe the effects of exercise on health
* Ability to understand the significance of the contents of activity tourism (e.g. nature, culture, exercise and food) as a source of well-being.

Product Development
Not grouped
Personal Development Programme
Interaction
Information and communication Technology
Academic English
English for Sports
Finnish 1, Finnish students
Finnish 2, Finnish students
Svenska för idrottsbranschen, Finnish students
Finnish for Foreigners 1, foreign students
Finnish for Foreigners 2, foreign students
Finnish for Foreigners 3, foreign students
Principles of SportTourism
Physical Activities
Motor Learning
Basics of Exergaming
Exercise Counselling
Basics of Nutrition
First Aid and Health Risks
Strength and Endurance Training
Muscle Care
Nutrition
Group Exercise
Business Operations
Project Management
Intercultural Communication
Sport and Society
Event Management and Marketing
Project I
R&D Studies
Service Design
Serious Games
Project II
Advanced Coaching
Exergaming
Framework for Sustainable Wellbeing Tourism
Wellbeing Tourism Project I
Wellbeing Sports and Smart Technology
International Wellbeing Tourism
Nature Based Wellbeing Programme Services
Wellbeing Tourism Project II
Framework for Sustainable Adventure Tourism
Adventure Tourism Project I
Memorable Winter Experiences
Authentic and Unique Wilderness Services
International Adventure Tourism
Outdoors Adventure Experience
Adventure Tourism Project II
JA Start Up Program
Swedish/Bygg upp din svenska
Build up Your English
Thesis

Code Name Credits (cr)
ASL19S-1000
INTERACTION AND COMMUNICATION

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29
AS00BL87 Personal Development Programme 2
AS00BJ08 Interaction 2
AS00BJ45 Information and communication Technology 2
AS00BL78 Academic English 5
AS00BL79 English for Sports 5
AS00BN88 Finnish 1, Finnish students 5
AS00BL86 Finnish 2, Finnish students 5
AS00BB05 Svenska för idrottsbranschen, Finnish students 3
AS00BL80 Finnish for Foreigners 1, foreign students 5
AS00BL83 Finnish for Foreigners 2, foreign students 5
AS00BL85 Finnish for Foreigners 3, foreign students 3
ASL19S-1001
ACTIVITY TOURISM

(Choose all )

10
AS00BA93 Principles of Sports 5
AS00BL89 Principles of SportTourism 5
ASL19S-1002
SPORTS AND EXERCISE INSTRUCTION

(Choose all )

20
AS00BL90 Physical Activities 12
AS00BI93 Motor Learning 3
AS00BL93 Basics of Exergaming 5
ASL19S-1003
FOUNDATIONS OF HEALTH AND SPORT

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13
AS00BA95 Anatomy and Physiology 4
AS00BA96 Exercise Physiology 3
AS00BI20 Exercise Counselling 2
AS00BI94 Basics of Nutrition 2
AS00BJ10 First Aid and Health Risks 2
ASL19S-1004
COACHING AND SMART TRAINING

(Choose all )

21
AS00BB10 Coaching 4
AS00BL94 Strength and Endurance Training 5
AS00BG67 Muscle Care 2
AS00BI96 Nutrition 2
AS00BJ11 Group Exercise 5
AS00BB16 Product Development 3
ASL19S-1005
PROJECT MANAGEMENT

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11
YY00BG72 Business Operations 3
YY00BG73 Project Management 3
YY00BD88 Intercultural Communication 3
AS00BG82 Sport and Society 2
ASL19S-1006
SPORT EVENT MANAGEMENT

(Choose all )

10
AS00BL95 Event Management and Marketing 5
AS00BG66 Project I 5
ASL19S-1007
BASICS OF BUSINESS COMPETENCE

(Choose all )

10
AS00BB17 Management Accounting 5
AS00BB18 Leadership and Human Resource Management 5
ASL19S-1008
DEVELOPMENT KNOWLEDGE

(Choose all )

5
SSPR003 R&D Studies 5
ASL19S-1009
FURTHER SPECIALISATION STUDIES

(Choose ects: 30 )

30
ASL19S-1010
RECREATION AND SPORTS SERVICES

(Choose all )

30
AS00BI19 Service Design 2
AS00BJ12 Serious Games 3
AS00BI21 Project II 5
AS00BI22 Advanced Coaching 10
AS00BL97 Exergaming 10
ASL19S-1011
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES ABROAD (10 - 30 cr)

(Choose 0 )

0
ASL19S-1012
WELLBEING TOURISM (10 - 30 cr)

(Choose 0 )

0
ASL19S-1013
PRINCIPLES OF WELLBEING TOURISM

(Choose all )

10
AM00BH09 Framework for Sustainable Wellbeing Tourism 5
AM00BH10 Wellbeing Tourism Project I 5
ASL19S-1014
SMART SOLUTIONS IN WELLBEING TOURISM

(Choose all )

10
AM00BH12 Wellbeing Sports and Smart Technology 5
AM00BH13 International Wellbeing Tourism 5
ASL19S-1015
EXPERIENTAL CONCEPTS OF WELLBEING TOURISM

(Choose all )

10
AM00BH14 Nature Based Wellbeing Programme Services 5
AM00BH15 Wellbeing Tourism Project II 5
ASL19S-1016
ADVENTURE TOURISM (10 - 30 cr)

(Choose ects: 0 )

0
ASL19S-1017
PRINCIPLES OF ADVENTURE TOURISM

(Choose all )

10
AM00BH16 Framework for Sustainable Adventure Tourism 5
AM00BH17 Adventure Tourism Project I 5
ASL19S-1018
EXPERIENTAL CONCEPTS OF ADVENTURE TOURISM

(Choose all )

15
AM00BH18 Memorable Winter Experiences 5
AM00BH19 Authentic and Unique Wilderness Services 5
AM00BH20 International Adventure Tourism 5
ASL19S-1019
SMART SOLUTIONS IN ADVENTURE TOURISM

(Choose all )

10
AM00BH21 Outdoors Adventure Experience 5
AM00BH22 Adventure Tourism Project II 5
ASL19S-1023
JA START UP PROGRAM

(Choose all )

10
KBW488 JA Start Up Program 10
ASL19S-1021
PRACTICAL TRAINING

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30
SSPT003 Practical Training (Orientation) 12
SSPT004 Advanced Training 18
ASL19S-1022
FREE CHOICE STUDIES

(Choose ects: 6 )

6
AS00BB27 Downhill Skiing Instructor Course, in finnish 4
YY00BR24 Swedish/Bygg upp din svenska 3
YY00BR23 Build up Your English 3
ASL19S-1020
THESIS

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15
SST001 Thesis 15

Due to the timing of optional and elective courses, credit accumulation per semester / academic year may vary.

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