Study Guide

Objective

Continuation of Sports Academy Coaching Courses 1 and 2.

AS AN ATHLETE:
• Can successfully implement plans for two careers
• Identifies the expertise gained from the sports career and knows how to reflect its benefits in other areas of life
• Utilizes academy coaching and support services in the way that best benefits personal development
• Utilizes opportunities created by the sports network as part of the thesis process and internships
• Recognizes opportunities for post-graduation career placement (including sports career)
• Can critically assess professional and athletic development, as well as factors influencing them
• Provides constructive feedback and actively participates in improving the Sports Academy and the institution's activities

AS A COACH:
• Can successfully implement plans for two careers (coaching career and education)
• Identifies the expertise gained from the coaching career and knows how to reflect its benefits in other areas of life
• Utilizes academy coaching training in the way that best benefits personal development
• Utilizes opportunities created by the sports network as part of the thesis process and internships
• Recognizes opportunities for post-graduation career placement (including coaching career)
• Can critically assess professional development as a coach, as well as factors influencing them
• Provides constructive feedback and actively participates in improving the Sports Academy and the institution's activities
• Students interested in developing coaching expertise are given the opportunity to enhance and deepen their practical coaching skills in a work environment.

Content

AS AN ATHLETE:
• Updating plans related to pursuing two careers
• Utilizing professional contacts generated through sports, thesis assignments, etc., as part of the studies
• Evaluating personal development as an athlete
• Providing feedback and responding to athlete surveys
• Showcasing professional and sports expertise (portfolio, CV)

AS A COACH:
• Updating coaching plans
• Utilizing professional contacts generated through sports, thesis assignments, etc., as part of the studies
• Showcasing professional coaching expertise (portfolio, CV)
• Coaching at Vuokatti-Ruka Sports Academy practices for one semester (Spring of the 3rd year), three times a week
• Documenting coaching hours and having them approved by the academy coach (5 credits = 125-135 hours of student work, including planning, meetings, and execution)
• In-depth evaluation of personal coaching development documented in the form of a report (Approved by the Sports Academy Coach)

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

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Further information

Who are the studies intended for?

ATHLETE:

The student has been selected as a student at the Vuokatti-Ruka Sports Academy (selected by VRUA).
The student is a degree student at Kajaani University of Applied Sciences.
COACH:

The student is a degree student in the Kajaani University of Applied Sciences' Sports Coaching program.
The student has been selected and has completed the coaching competence studies in the second year's autumn (Coaching Theory, Strength and Endurance Training, Muscle Maintenance, Nutrition).