Sports Academy 1Laajuus (5 cr)
Code: YY00BT35
Credits
5 op
Teaching language
- Finnish
Objective
The student can complete the course either in the role of an athlete or a coach.
If the student is selected to the sports academy coaching group and trains systematically according to the requirements of competitive sports, they can choose to complete the course as described for that purpose.
If the student wants to develop and deepen their coaching expertise and is accepted into the academy coaching group, they can complete the course as outlined in the descriptions.
AS AN ATHLETE:
• Understands the service offerings of the local sports academy and can negotiate different forms of services that are more beneficial to themselves if needed.
• Can negotiate solutions for combining sports and studies well in advance with both the educational institution and the sports academy stakeholders.
• Recognizes the requirements of harmonizing a professional and sports career, sets goals, and develops a plan for advancing both careers.
• Can engage in systematic activities in their studies and sports training.
• Can provide constructive feedback to the educational institution and the sports academy.
AS A COACH:
• Identifies the requirements of sports coaching expertise and can set goals and develop a plan for advancing the coaching career.
• Can engage in systematic activities in their studies and sports coaching.
• Can provide constructive feedback to athletes.
Content
AS AN ATHLETE:
• Participation in events organized by the sports academy and in the kick-off discussion.
• Creating a personal training plan and maintaining a coaching diary.
• Developing a personalized study plan that takes into account sports coaching.
• Participating in coaching sessions.
AS A COACH:
• Participation in events organized by the sports academy and in the kick-off discussion.
• Planning coaching sessions and maintaining a coaching diary.
• Coaching at Vuokatti-Ruka Sports Academy training sessions for one semester (2nd spring semester) three times a week.
• Recording the hours spent on coaching and obtaining approval from the academy coach (5 credits = 125-135 hours of student work, including planning, meetings, and implementation).
• Describing the development of one's own expertise in the form of a report (approved by the Sports Academy Coach).
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Hyväksytty / Hylätty
Further information
For whom are the studies intended?
As an Athlete:
The student has been selected as a student at Vuokatti-Ruka Sports Academy (selected by VRU).
The student is a degree student at Kajaani University of Applied Sciences.
As a Coach:
The student is a degree student in Sports and Exercise at Kajaani University of Applied Sciences.
The student has completed the second-year fall coaching studies (Coaching Theory, Strength and Endurance Training, Muscle Maintenance, Nutrition) and has been selected.
Objective of the Studies
As an Athlete:
For students with athlete status, there is an opportunity to integrate the coaching expertise gained in sports training into university studies.
The student receives agreed-upon flexibility to combine competitive sports and studies.
As a Coach:
For students interested in developing coaching expertise, there is an opportunity to enhance and deepen practical coaching skills in a professional work environment.
Enrollment
13.12.2024 - 11.01.2025
Timing
12.01.2025 - 17.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Business
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor’s Degree in Sports and Leisure Management
Teachers
- Joonas Rissanen
Groups
-
ALM24KALM24K
Objective
The student can complete the course either in the role of an athlete or a coach.
If the student is selected to the sports academy coaching group and trains systematically according to the requirements of competitive sports, they can choose to complete the course as described for that purpose.
If the student wants to develop and deepen their coaching expertise and is accepted into the academy coaching group, they can complete the course as outlined in the descriptions.
AS AN ATHLETE:
• Understands the service offerings of the local sports academy and can negotiate different forms of services that are more beneficial to themselves if needed.
• Can negotiate solutions for combining sports and studies well in advance with both the educational institution and the sports academy stakeholders.
• Recognizes the requirements of harmonizing a professional and sports career, sets goals, and develops a plan for advancing both careers.
• Can engage in systematic activities in their studies and sports training.
• Can provide constructive feedback to the educational institution and the sports academy.
AS A COACH:
• Identifies the requirements of sports coaching expertise and can set goals and develop a plan for advancing the coaching career.
• Can engage in systematic activities in their studies and sports coaching.
• Can provide constructive feedback to athletes.
Content
AS AN ATHLETE:
• Participation in events organized by the sports academy and in the kick-off discussion.
• Creating a personal training plan and maintaining a coaching diary.
• Developing a personalized study plan that takes into account sports coaching.
• Participating in coaching sessions.
AS A COACH:
• Participation in events organized by the sports academy and in the kick-off discussion.
• Planning coaching sessions and maintaining a coaching diary.
• Coaching at Vuokatti-Ruka Sports Academy training sessions for one semester (2nd spring semester) three times a week.
• Recording the hours spent on coaching and obtaining approval from the academy coach (5 credits = 125-135 hours of student work, including planning, meetings, and implementation).
• Describing the development of one's own expertise in the form of a report (approved by the Sports Academy Coach).
Evaluation scale
0 - 5
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Hyväksytty / Hylätty
Further information
For whom are the studies intended?
As an Athlete:
The student has been selected as a student at Vuokatti-Ruka Sports Academy (selected by VRU).
The student is a degree student at Kajaani University of Applied Sciences.
As a Coach:
The student is a degree student in Sports and Exercise at Kajaani University of Applied Sciences.
The student has completed the second-year fall coaching studies (Coaching Theory, Strength and Endurance Training, Muscle Maintenance, Nutrition) and has been selected.
Objective of the Studies
As an Athlete:
For students with athlete status, there is an opportunity to integrate the coaching expertise gained in sports training into university studies.
The student receives agreed-upon flexibility to combine competitive sports and studies.
As a Coach:
For students interested in developing coaching expertise, there is an opportunity to enhance and deepen practical coaching skills in a professional work environment.
Enrollment
19.08.2024 - 22.09.2024
Timing
01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Business
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor’s Degree in Sports and Leisure Management
Teachers
- Joonas Rissanen
Groups
-
ALM23KALM23K
Objective
The student can complete the course either in the role of an athlete or a coach.
If the student is selected to the sports academy coaching group and trains systematically according to the requirements of competitive sports, they can choose to complete the course as described for that purpose.
If the student wants to develop and deepen their coaching expertise and is accepted into the academy coaching group, they can complete the course as outlined in the descriptions.
AS AN ATHLETE:
• Understands the service offerings of the local sports academy and can negotiate different forms of services that are more beneficial to themselves if needed.
• Can negotiate solutions for combining sports and studies well in advance with both the educational institution and the sports academy stakeholders.
• Recognizes the requirements of harmonizing a professional and sports career, sets goals, and develops a plan for advancing both careers.
• Can engage in systematic activities in their studies and sports training.
• Can provide constructive feedback to the educational institution and the sports academy.
AS A COACH:
• Identifies the requirements of sports coaching expertise and can set goals and develop a plan for advancing the coaching career.
• Can engage in systematic activities in their studies and sports coaching.
• Can provide constructive feedback to athletes.
Content
AS AN ATHLETE:
• Participation in events organized by the sports academy and in the kick-off discussion.
• Creating a personal training plan and maintaining a coaching diary.
• Developing a personalized study plan that takes into account sports coaching.
• Participating in coaching sessions.
AS A COACH:
• Participation in events organized by the sports academy and in the kick-off discussion.
• Planning coaching sessions and maintaining a coaching diary.
• Coaching at Vuokatti-Ruka Sports Academy training sessions for one semester (2nd spring semester) three times a week.
• Recording the hours spent on coaching and obtaining approval from the academy coach (5 credits = 125-135 hours of student work, including planning, meetings, and implementation).
• Describing the development of one's own expertise in the form of a report (approved by the Sports Academy Coach).
Evaluation scale
0 - 5
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Hyväksytty / Hylätty
Further information
For whom are the studies intended?
As an Athlete:
The student has been selected as a student at Vuokatti-Ruka Sports Academy (selected by VRU).
The student is a degree student at Kajaani University of Applied Sciences.
As a Coach:
The student is a degree student in Sports and Exercise at Kajaani University of Applied Sciences.
The student has completed the second-year fall coaching studies (Coaching Theory, Strength and Endurance Training, Muscle Maintenance, Nutrition) and has been selected.
Objective of the Studies
As an Athlete:
For students with athlete status, there is an opportunity to integrate the coaching expertise gained in sports training into university studies.
The student receives agreed-upon flexibility to combine competitive sports and studies.
As a Coach:
For students interested in developing coaching expertise, there is an opportunity to enhance and deepen practical coaching skills in a professional work environment.
Enrollment
19.08.2024 - 22.09.2024
Timing
01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Business
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor’s Degree in Sports and Leisure Management
Teachers
- Joonas Rissanen
Groups
-
ALK24SALK24S
Objective
The student can complete the course either in the role of an athlete or a coach.
If the student is selected to the sports academy coaching group and trains systematically according to the requirements of competitive sports, they can choose to complete the course as described for that purpose.
If the student wants to develop and deepen their coaching expertise and is accepted into the academy coaching group, they can complete the course as outlined in the descriptions.
AS AN ATHLETE:
• Understands the service offerings of the local sports academy and can negotiate different forms of services that are more beneficial to themselves if needed.
• Can negotiate solutions for combining sports and studies well in advance with both the educational institution and the sports academy stakeholders.
• Recognizes the requirements of harmonizing a professional and sports career, sets goals, and develops a plan for advancing both careers.
• Can engage in systematic activities in their studies and sports training.
• Can provide constructive feedback to the educational institution and the sports academy.
AS A COACH:
• Identifies the requirements of sports coaching expertise and can set goals and develop a plan for advancing the coaching career.
• Can engage in systematic activities in their studies and sports coaching.
• Can provide constructive feedback to athletes.
Content
AS AN ATHLETE:
• Participation in events organized by the sports academy and in the kick-off discussion.
• Creating a personal training plan and maintaining a coaching diary.
• Developing a personalized study plan that takes into account sports coaching.
• Participating in coaching sessions.
AS A COACH:
• Participation in events organized by the sports academy and in the kick-off discussion.
• Planning coaching sessions and maintaining a coaching diary.
• Coaching at Vuokatti-Ruka Sports Academy training sessions for one semester (2nd spring semester) three times a week.
• Recording the hours spent on coaching and obtaining approval from the academy coach (5 credits = 125-135 hours of student work, including planning, meetings, and implementation).
• Describing the development of one's own expertise in the form of a report (approved by the Sports Academy Coach).
Evaluation scale
0 - 5
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Hyväksytty / Hylätty
Further information
For whom are the studies intended?
As an Athlete:
The student has been selected as a student at Vuokatti-Ruka Sports Academy (selected by VRU).
The student is a degree student at Kajaani University of Applied Sciences.
As a Coach:
The student is a degree student in Sports and Exercise at Kajaani University of Applied Sciences.
The student has completed the second-year fall coaching studies (Coaching Theory, Strength and Endurance Training, Muscle Maintenance, Nutrition) and has been selected.
Objective of the Studies
As an Athlete:
For students with athlete status, there is an opportunity to integrate the coaching expertise gained in sports training into university studies.
The student receives agreed-upon flexibility to combine competitive sports and studies.
As a Coach:
For students interested in developing coaching expertise, there is an opportunity to enhance and deepen practical coaching skills in a professional work environment.
Enrollment
22.03.2024 - 31.12.2024
Timing
01.01.2024 - 31.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Business
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Teachers
- Kari Partanen
Groups
-
VAPVAL2024VAPVAL2024
Objective
The student can complete the course either in the role of an athlete or a coach.
If the student is selected to the sports academy coaching group and trains systematically according to the requirements of competitive sports, they can choose to complete the course as described for that purpose.
If the student wants to develop and deepen their coaching expertise and is accepted into the academy coaching group, they can complete the course as outlined in the descriptions.
AS AN ATHLETE:
• Understands the service offerings of the local sports academy and can negotiate different forms of services that are more beneficial to themselves if needed.
• Can negotiate solutions for combining sports and studies well in advance with both the educational institution and the sports academy stakeholders.
• Recognizes the requirements of harmonizing a professional and sports career, sets goals, and develops a plan for advancing both careers.
• Can engage in systematic activities in their studies and sports training.
• Can provide constructive feedback to the educational institution and the sports academy.
AS A COACH:
• Identifies the requirements of sports coaching expertise and can set goals and develop a plan for advancing the coaching career.
• Can engage in systematic activities in their studies and sports coaching.
• Can provide constructive feedback to athletes.
Content
AS AN ATHLETE:
• Participation in events organized by the sports academy and in the kick-off discussion.
• Creating a personal training plan and maintaining a coaching diary.
• Developing a personalized study plan that takes into account sports coaching.
• Participating in coaching sessions.
AS A COACH:
• Participation in events organized by the sports academy and in the kick-off discussion.
• Planning coaching sessions and maintaining a coaching diary.
• Coaching at Vuokatti-Ruka Sports Academy training sessions for one semester (2nd spring semester) three times a week.
• Recording the hours spent on coaching and obtaining approval from the academy coach (5 credits = 125-135 hours of student work, including planning, meetings, and implementation).
• Describing the development of one's own expertise in the form of a report (approved by the Sports Academy Coach).
Evaluation scale
0 - 5
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Hyväksytty / Hylätty
Further information
For whom are the studies intended?
As an Athlete:
The student has been selected as a student at Vuokatti-Ruka Sports Academy (selected by VRU).
The student is a degree student at Kajaani University of Applied Sciences.
As a Coach:
The student is a degree student in Sports and Exercise at Kajaani University of Applied Sciences.
The student has completed the second-year fall coaching studies (Coaching Theory, Strength and Endurance Training, Muscle Maintenance, Nutrition) and has been selected.
Objective of the Studies
As an Athlete:
For students with athlete status, there is an opportunity to integrate the coaching expertise gained in sports training into university studies.
The student receives agreed-upon flexibility to combine competitive sports and studies.
As a Coach:
For students interested in developing coaching expertise, there is an opportunity to enhance and deepen practical coaching skills in a professional work environment.
Enrollment
01.08.2023 - 30.09.2023
Timing
01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Business
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor’s Degree in Sports and Leisure Management
Teachers
- Kari Partanen
Groups
-
ALK23SALK23S
Objective
The student can complete the course either in the role of an athlete or a coach.
If the student is selected to the sports academy coaching group and trains systematically according to the requirements of competitive sports, they can choose to complete the course as described for that purpose.
If the student wants to develop and deepen their coaching expertise and is accepted into the academy coaching group, they can complete the course as outlined in the descriptions.
AS AN ATHLETE:
• Understands the service offerings of the local sports academy and can negotiate different forms of services that are more beneficial to themselves if needed.
• Can negotiate solutions for combining sports and studies well in advance with both the educational institution and the sports academy stakeholders.
• Recognizes the requirements of harmonizing a professional and sports career, sets goals, and develops a plan for advancing both careers.
• Can engage in systematic activities in their studies and sports training.
• Can provide constructive feedback to the educational institution and the sports academy.
AS A COACH:
• Identifies the requirements of sports coaching expertise and can set goals and develop a plan for advancing the coaching career.
• Can engage in systematic activities in their studies and sports coaching.
• Can provide constructive feedback to athletes.
Content
AS AN ATHLETE:
• Participation in events organized by the sports academy and in the kick-off discussion.
• Creating a personal training plan and maintaining a coaching diary.
• Developing a personalized study plan that takes into account sports coaching.
• Participating in coaching sessions.
AS A COACH:
• Participation in events organized by the sports academy and in the kick-off discussion.
• Planning coaching sessions and maintaining a coaching diary.
• Coaching at Vuokatti-Ruka Sports Academy training sessions for one semester (2nd spring semester) three times a week.
• Recording the hours spent on coaching and obtaining approval from the academy coach (5 credits = 125-135 hours of student work, including planning, meetings, and implementation).
• Describing the development of one's own expertise in the form of a report (approved by the Sports Academy Coach).
Evaluation scale
0 - 5
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Hyväksytty / Hylätty
Further information
For whom are the studies intended?
As an Athlete:
The student has been selected as a student at Vuokatti-Ruka Sports Academy (selected by VRU).
The student is a degree student at Kajaani University of Applied Sciences.
As a Coach:
The student is a degree student in Sports and Exercise at Kajaani University of Applied Sciences.
The student has completed the second-year fall coaching studies (Coaching Theory, Strength and Endurance Training, Muscle Maintenance, Nutrition) and has been selected.
Objective of the Studies
As an Athlete:
For students with athlete status, there is an opportunity to integrate the coaching expertise gained in sports training into university studies.
The student receives agreed-upon flexibility to combine competitive sports and studies.
As a Coach:
For students interested in developing coaching expertise, there is an opportunity to enhance and deepen practical coaching skills in a professional work environment.
Enrollment
17.04.2023 - 31.12.2023
Timing
01.01.2023 - 31.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Business
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Teachers
- Kari Partanen
Groups
-
VAPVAL2023VAPVAL2023
Objective
The student can complete the course either in the role of an athlete or a coach.
If the student is selected to the sports academy coaching group and trains systematically according to the requirements of competitive sports, they can choose to complete the course as described for that purpose.
If the student wants to develop and deepen their coaching expertise and is accepted into the academy coaching group, they can complete the course as outlined in the descriptions.
AS AN ATHLETE:
• Understands the service offerings of the local sports academy and can negotiate different forms of services that are more beneficial to themselves if needed.
• Can negotiate solutions for combining sports and studies well in advance with both the educational institution and the sports academy stakeholders.
• Recognizes the requirements of harmonizing a professional and sports career, sets goals, and develops a plan for advancing both careers.
• Can engage in systematic activities in their studies and sports training.
• Can provide constructive feedback to the educational institution and the sports academy.
AS A COACH:
• Identifies the requirements of sports coaching expertise and can set goals and develop a plan for advancing the coaching career.
• Can engage in systematic activities in their studies and sports coaching.
• Can provide constructive feedback to athletes.
Content
AS AN ATHLETE:
• Participation in events organized by the sports academy and in the kick-off discussion.
• Creating a personal training plan and maintaining a coaching diary.
• Developing a personalized study plan that takes into account sports coaching.
• Participating in coaching sessions.
AS A COACH:
• Participation in events organized by the sports academy and in the kick-off discussion.
• Planning coaching sessions and maintaining a coaching diary.
• Coaching at Vuokatti-Ruka Sports Academy training sessions for one semester (2nd spring semester) three times a week.
• Recording the hours spent on coaching and obtaining approval from the academy coach (5 credits = 125-135 hours of student work, including planning, meetings, and implementation).
• Describing the development of one's own expertise in the form of a report (approved by the Sports Academy Coach).
Evaluation scale
0 - 5
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Hyväksytty / Hylätty
Further information
For whom are the studies intended?
As an Athlete:
The student has been selected as a student at Vuokatti-Ruka Sports Academy (selected by VRU).
The student is a degree student at Kajaani University of Applied Sciences.
As a Coach:
The student is a degree student in Sports and Exercise at Kajaani University of Applied Sciences.
The student has completed the second-year fall coaching studies (Coaching Theory, Strength and Endurance Training, Muscle Maintenance, Nutrition) and has been selected.
Objective of the Studies
As an Athlete:
For students with athlete status, there is an opportunity to integrate the coaching expertise gained in sports training into university studies.
The student receives agreed-upon flexibility to combine competitive sports and studies.
As a Coach:
For students interested in developing coaching expertise, there is an opportunity to enhance and deepen practical coaching skills in a professional work environment.
Enrollment
01.08.2023 - 30.09.2023
Timing
01.01.2023 - 31.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Business
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor’s Degree in Sports and Leisure Management
Teachers
- Kari Partanen
Groups
-
ALK21SALK21S
Objective
The student can complete the course either in the role of an athlete or a coach.
If the student is selected to the sports academy coaching group and trains systematically according to the requirements of competitive sports, they can choose to complete the course as described for that purpose.
If the student wants to develop and deepen their coaching expertise and is accepted into the academy coaching group, they can complete the course as outlined in the descriptions.
AS AN ATHLETE:
• Understands the service offerings of the local sports academy and can negotiate different forms of services that are more beneficial to themselves if needed.
• Can negotiate solutions for combining sports and studies well in advance with both the educational institution and the sports academy stakeholders.
• Recognizes the requirements of harmonizing a professional and sports career, sets goals, and develops a plan for advancing both careers.
• Can engage in systematic activities in their studies and sports training.
• Can provide constructive feedback to the educational institution and the sports academy.
AS A COACH:
• Identifies the requirements of sports coaching expertise and can set goals and develop a plan for advancing the coaching career.
• Can engage in systematic activities in their studies and sports coaching.
• Can provide constructive feedback to athletes.
Content
AS AN ATHLETE:
• Participation in events organized by the sports academy and in the kick-off discussion.
• Creating a personal training plan and maintaining a coaching diary.
• Developing a personalized study plan that takes into account sports coaching.
• Participating in coaching sessions.
AS A COACH:
• Participation in events organized by the sports academy and in the kick-off discussion.
• Planning coaching sessions and maintaining a coaching diary.
• Coaching at Vuokatti-Ruka Sports Academy training sessions for one semester (2nd spring semester) three times a week.
• Recording the hours spent on coaching and obtaining approval from the academy coach (5 credits = 125-135 hours of student work, including planning, meetings, and implementation).
• Describing the development of one's own expertise in the form of a report (approved by the Sports Academy Coach).
Evaluation scale
0 - 5
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Hyväksytty / Hylätty
Further information
For whom are the studies intended?
As an Athlete:
The student has been selected as a student at Vuokatti-Ruka Sports Academy (selected by VRU).
The student is a degree student at Kajaani University of Applied Sciences.
As a Coach:
The student is a degree student in Sports and Exercise at Kajaani University of Applied Sciences.
The student has completed the second-year fall coaching studies (Coaching Theory, Strength and Endurance Training, Muscle Maintenance, Nutrition) and has been selected.
Objective of the Studies
As an Athlete:
For students with athlete status, there is an opportunity to integrate the coaching expertise gained in sports training into university studies.
The student receives agreed-upon flexibility to combine competitive sports and studies.
As a Coach:
For students interested in developing coaching expertise, there is an opportunity to enhance and deepen practical coaching skills in a professional work environment.
Enrollment
01.12.2022 - 31.01.2023
Timing
01.01.2023 - 31.07.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Business
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor’s Degree in Sports and Leisure Management
Teachers
- Kari Partanen
Groups
-
ALK22SALK22S
Objective
The student can complete the course either in the role of an athlete or a coach.
If the student is selected to the sports academy coaching group and trains systematically according to the requirements of competitive sports, they can choose to complete the course as described for that purpose.
If the student wants to develop and deepen their coaching expertise and is accepted into the academy coaching group, they can complete the course as outlined in the descriptions.
AS AN ATHLETE:
• Understands the service offerings of the local sports academy and can negotiate different forms of services that are more beneficial to themselves if needed.
• Can negotiate solutions for combining sports and studies well in advance with both the educational institution and the sports academy stakeholders.
• Recognizes the requirements of harmonizing a professional and sports career, sets goals, and develops a plan for advancing both careers.
• Can engage in systematic activities in their studies and sports training.
• Can provide constructive feedback to the educational institution and the sports academy.
AS A COACH:
• Identifies the requirements of sports coaching expertise and can set goals and develop a plan for advancing the coaching career.
• Can engage in systematic activities in their studies and sports coaching.
• Can provide constructive feedback to athletes.
Content
AS AN ATHLETE:
• Participation in events organized by the sports academy and in the kick-off discussion.
• Creating a personal training plan and maintaining a coaching diary.
• Developing a personalized study plan that takes into account sports coaching.
• Participating in coaching sessions.
AS A COACH:
• Participation in events organized by the sports academy and in the kick-off discussion.
• Planning coaching sessions and maintaining a coaching diary.
• Coaching at Vuokatti-Ruka Sports Academy training sessions for one semester (2nd spring semester) three times a week.
• Recording the hours spent on coaching and obtaining approval from the academy coach (5 credits = 125-135 hours of student work, including planning, meetings, and implementation).
• Describing the development of one's own expertise in the form of a report (approved by the Sports Academy Coach).
Evaluation scale
0 - 5
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Hyväksytty / Hylätty
Further information
For whom are the studies intended?
As an Athlete:
The student has been selected as a student at Vuokatti-Ruka Sports Academy (selected by VRU).
The student is a degree student at Kajaani University of Applied Sciences.
As a Coach:
The student is a degree student in Sports and Exercise at Kajaani University of Applied Sciences.
The student has completed the second-year fall coaching studies (Coaching Theory, Strength and Endurance Training, Muscle Maintenance, Nutrition) and has been selected.
Objective of the Studies
As an Athlete:
For students with athlete status, there is an opportunity to integrate the coaching expertise gained in sports training into university studies.
The student receives agreed-upon flexibility to combine competitive sports and studies.
As a Coach:
For students interested in developing coaching expertise, there is an opportunity to enhance and deepen practical coaching skills in a professional work environment.
Enrollment
01.08.2023 - 30.09.2023
Timing
01.01.2023 - 31.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Business
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor’s Degree in Sports and Leisure Management
Teachers
- Kari Partanen
Groups
-
ALM22KALM22K
Objective
The student can complete the course either in the role of an athlete or a coach.
If the student is selected to the sports academy coaching group and trains systematically according to the requirements of competitive sports, they can choose to complete the course as described for that purpose.
If the student wants to develop and deepen their coaching expertise and is accepted into the academy coaching group, they can complete the course as outlined in the descriptions.
AS AN ATHLETE:
• Understands the service offerings of the local sports academy and can negotiate different forms of services that are more beneficial to themselves if needed.
• Can negotiate solutions for combining sports and studies well in advance with both the educational institution and the sports academy stakeholders.
• Recognizes the requirements of harmonizing a professional and sports career, sets goals, and develops a plan for advancing both careers.
• Can engage in systematic activities in their studies and sports training.
• Can provide constructive feedback to the educational institution and the sports academy.
AS A COACH:
• Identifies the requirements of sports coaching expertise and can set goals and develop a plan for advancing the coaching career.
• Can engage in systematic activities in their studies and sports coaching.
• Can provide constructive feedback to athletes.
Content
AS AN ATHLETE:
• Participation in events organized by the sports academy and in the kick-off discussion.
• Creating a personal training plan and maintaining a coaching diary.
• Developing a personalized study plan that takes into account sports coaching.
• Participating in coaching sessions.
AS A COACH:
• Participation in events organized by the sports academy and in the kick-off discussion.
• Planning coaching sessions and maintaining a coaching diary.
• Coaching at Vuokatti-Ruka Sports Academy training sessions for one semester (2nd spring semester) three times a week.
• Recording the hours spent on coaching and obtaining approval from the academy coach (5 credits = 125-135 hours of student work, including planning, meetings, and implementation).
• Describing the development of one's own expertise in the form of a report (approved by the Sports Academy Coach).
Evaluation scale
0 - 5
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Hyväksytty / Hylätty
Further information
For whom are the studies intended?
As an Athlete:
The student has been selected as a student at Vuokatti-Ruka Sports Academy (selected by VRU).
The student is a degree student at Kajaani University of Applied Sciences.
As a Coach:
The student is a degree student in Sports and Exercise at Kajaani University of Applied Sciences.
The student has completed the second-year fall coaching studies (Coaching Theory, Strength and Endurance Training, Muscle Maintenance, Nutrition) and has been selected.
Objective of the Studies
As an Athlete:
For students with athlete status, there is an opportunity to integrate the coaching expertise gained in sports training into university studies.
The student receives agreed-upon flexibility to combine competitive sports and studies.
As a Coach:
For students interested in developing coaching expertise, there is an opportunity to enhance and deepen practical coaching skills in a professional work environment.
Enrollment
14.02.2022 - 31.12.2022
Timing
01.01.2022 - 31.12.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Business
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Teachers
- Kari Partanen
- Päivi Auno
Groups
-
VAPVAL2022VAPVAL2022
Objective
The student can complete the course either in the role of an athlete or a coach.
If the student is selected to the sports academy coaching group and trains systematically according to the requirements of competitive sports, they can choose to complete the course as described for that purpose.
If the student wants to develop and deepen their coaching expertise and is accepted into the academy coaching group, they can complete the course as outlined in the descriptions.
AS AN ATHLETE:
• Understands the service offerings of the local sports academy and can negotiate different forms of services that are more beneficial to themselves if needed.
• Can negotiate solutions for combining sports and studies well in advance with both the educational institution and the sports academy stakeholders.
• Recognizes the requirements of harmonizing a professional and sports career, sets goals, and develops a plan for advancing both careers.
• Can engage in systematic activities in their studies and sports training.
• Can provide constructive feedback to the educational institution and the sports academy.
AS A COACH:
• Identifies the requirements of sports coaching expertise and can set goals and develop a plan for advancing the coaching career.
• Can engage in systematic activities in their studies and sports coaching.
• Can provide constructive feedback to athletes.
Content
AS AN ATHLETE:
• Participation in events organized by the sports academy and in the kick-off discussion.
• Creating a personal training plan and maintaining a coaching diary.
• Developing a personalized study plan that takes into account sports coaching.
• Participating in coaching sessions.
AS A COACH:
• Participation in events organized by the sports academy and in the kick-off discussion.
• Planning coaching sessions and maintaining a coaching diary.
• Coaching at Vuokatti-Ruka Sports Academy training sessions for one semester (2nd spring semester) three times a week.
• Recording the hours spent on coaching and obtaining approval from the academy coach (5 credits = 125-135 hours of student work, including planning, meetings, and implementation).
• Describing the development of one's own expertise in the form of a report (approved by the Sports Academy Coach).
Evaluation scale
0 - 5
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Hyväksytty / Hylätty
Further information
For whom are the studies intended?
As an Athlete:
The student has been selected as a student at Vuokatti-Ruka Sports Academy (selected by VRU).
The student is a degree student at Kajaani University of Applied Sciences.
As a Coach:
The student is a degree student in Sports and Exercise at Kajaani University of Applied Sciences.
The student has completed the second-year fall coaching studies (Coaching Theory, Strength and Endurance Training, Muscle Maintenance, Nutrition) and has been selected.
Objective of the Studies
As an Athlete:
For students with athlete status, there is an opportunity to integrate the coaching expertise gained in sports training into university studies.
The student receives agreed-upon flexibility to combine competitive sports and studies.
As a Coach:
For students interested in developing coaching expertise, there is an opportunity to enhance and deepen practical coaching skills in a professional work environment.
Enrollment
01.12.2021 - 31.12.2022
Timing
01.01.2022 - 16.12.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Business
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor’s Degree in Sports and Leisure Management
Teachers
- Kari Partanen
Groups
-
ALK20SALK20S
Objective
The student can complete the course either in the role of an athlete or a coach.
If the student is selected to the sports academy coaching group and trains systematically according to the requirements of competitive sports, they can choose to complete the course as described for that purpose.
If the student wants to develop and deepen their coaching expertise and is accepted into the academy coaching group, they can complete the course as outlined in the descriptions.
AS AN ATHLETE:
• Understands the service offerings of the local sports academy and can negotiate different forms of services that are more beneficial to themselves if needed.
• Can negotiate solutions for combining sports and studies well in advance with both the educational institution and the sports academy stakeholders.
• Recognizes the requirements of harmonizing a professional and sports career, sets goals, and develops a plan for advancing both careers.
• Can engage in systematic activities in their studies and sports training.
• Can provide constructive feedback to the educational institution and the sports academy.
AS A COACH:
• Identifies the requirements of sports coaching expertise and can set goals and develop a plan for advancing the coaching career.
• Can engage in systematic activities in their studies and sports coaching.
• Can provide constructive feedback to athletes.
Content
AS AN ATHLETE:
• Participation in events organized by the sports academy and in the kick-off discussion.
• Creating a personal training plan and maintaining a coaching diary.
• Developing a personalized study plan that takes into account sports coaching.
• Participating in coaching sessions.
AS A COACH:
• Participation in events organized by the sports academy and in the kick-off discussion.
• Planning coaching sessions and maintaining a coaching diary.
• Coaching at Vuokatti-Ruka Sports Academy training sessions for one semester (2nd spring semester) three times a week.
• Recording the hours spent on coaching and obtaining approval from the academy coach (5 credits = 125-135 hours of student work, including planning, meetings, and implementation).
• Describing the development of one's own expertise in the form of a report (approved by the Sports Academy Coach).
Evaluation scale
0 - 5
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Hyväksytty / Hylätty
Further information
For whom are the studies intended?
As an Athlete:
The student has been selected as a student at Vuokatti-Ruka Sports Academy (selected by VRU).
The student is a degree student at Kajaani University of Applied Sciences.
As a Coach:
The student is a degree student in Sports and Exercise at Kajaani University of Applied Sciences.
The student has completed the second-year fall coaching studies (Coaching Theory, Strength and Endurance Training, Muscle Maintenance, Nutrition) and has been selected.
Objective of the Studies
As an Athlete:
For students with athlete status, there is an opportunity to integrate the coaching expertise gained in sports training into university studies.
The student receives agreed-upon flexibility to combine competitive sports and studies.
As a Coach:
For students interested in developing coaching expertise, there is an opportunity to enhance and deepen practical coaching skills in a professional work environment.