•   Sport Analysis and Athlete Development SPO004LI1AE-3004 12.01.2026-15.05.2026  5   (LIE2VIA, ...) +-
    Learning objectives
    After having completed this course of attained an equivalent competence level, the student:
    - Demonstrate an understanding of bio-psycho-social concepts, theories and research in order to consider ways in which sport identifies, selects and develops athletes.
    - Analyze their sport and athlete in order to develop better coaching practices to enhance sport performance.
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria - grade 1
    When the implementation type of the course is CONTACT, ONLINE or BLENDED it is required that the student is present during those teaching hours that are marked in the study schedule. If you are absent more than 25 %, your grade will be lowered by one. If you are absent more than 50 %, the course is failed.

    The student is able to:
    Demonstrate an understanding of bio-psycho-social concepts effecting the athlete development.
    Produce an evidence-based analysis of their sport.
    Assessment criteria - grade 3
    The student is able to:
    Examine and reflect bio-psycho-social concepts effecting the athlete development.
    Produce evidence-based analysis of their sport with insight and personal thought.
    Assessment criteria - grade 5
    The student is able to:
    Discuss and reflect bio-psycho-social concepts effecting the athlete development.
    Produce critical and evidence-based analysis of their sport in order to reflect athletes or teams performance.
    Teaching methods and instruction

    Contact teaching

    Responsible person

    Teemu Lehmusto

    Learning material and recommended literature

    Material on the Moodle
    Suggested reading:
    Hughes, M., Franks, I. M. & Dancs, H. (2020). Essentials of performance analysis in sport. New York & London: Routledge.

    Passos, P., Araújo, D. & Volossovitch, A. (2017). Performance analysis in team sports. London & New Your: Routledge

    Working life connections

    -

    Campus

    Vierumäki Campus

    Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

    -

    Teaching language

    English

    Internationality

    -

    Timing

    12.01.2026 - 15.05.2026

    Learning assignments

    Group work - Sport analysis infographic Athelete or game analysis report - Long report

    Content scheduling

    Period 4 2024

    Groups
    • LIE2VIA
    • CONTACT
    Alternative learning methods

    -

    Teachers

    Markus Arvaja, Mika Vähälummukka, Mika Saarinen

    Seats

    15 - 30

    Further information

    This course is assessed 0-5 based on the assignments.

    Degree Programme

    COACH Sports Coaching and Management

    R&D proportion

    0.00 cr

    Virtual proportion

    0.00 cr

    Evaluation scale

    H-5