•   Personal Growth 1 SPO006AS2AE-3004 18.08.2025-15.05.2026  5   (LIE1VIA, ...) +-
    Learning objectives
    After having completed this course of attained an equivalent competence level, the student:
    Knows how to engage in activities to support the development of professional practice through reflection of development as a person, student and coach.
    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:
    Identify prevailing personal experiences, beliefs, values and assumptions within his or her behavior to establish a suitable mindset for development as a person.
    Recognize the basics of student-centered learning methods and theories and their relevance in one’s personal development.
    Recognize a basic understanding and appreciation of reflective practice to begin the process of self-evaluation.
    Identify and assess different tools for life management.
    Assessment criteria - grade 3
    The student is able to:
    Reflect on prevailing personal experiences, beliefs, values and assumptions within his or her behavior to establish a suitable mindset for development as a person.
    Active participate and commit student-centered learning methods and increase the engagement in learning.
    Select and establish useful tools and strategies for life management.
    Assessment criteria - grade 5
    The student is able to:
    Reflect on and challenge prevailing personal experiences, beliefs, values and assumptions within his or her behavior to establish a suitable mindset for development as a person.
    Enhance the learning experience at group level.
    Demonstrate an ability to manage time effectively.
    Based on the analysis and assessment set up a relevant strategy that supports his or her short and long term development needs.
    Teaching methods and instruction

    Contact teaching and tutor meetings

    Responsible person

    Teemu Lehmusto

    Learning material and recommended literature

    Edmunson, A., Psychological safety
    Sport Coaches’ Handbook chapters 1, 4
    An Integrative Definition of Coaching Effectiveness and Expertise

    Campus

    Vierumäki Campus

    Teaching language

    English

    Timing

    18.08.2025 - 15.05.2026

    Learning assignments

    Portfolio Personal values Coach 360 assessment 1 Sport lifeline Learning journal entries

    Enrollment

    11.08.2025 - 15.08.2025

    Content scheduling

    Period 1, 2, 3, 4

    Groups
    • LIE1VIA
    • CONTACT
    Teachers

    Markus Arvaja, Mika Vähälummukka, Tomi Paalanen, Mika Saarinen

    Seats

    15 - 30

    Further information

    Completing assignments
    Attending meetings
    Learning journal entries self assesment 50%
    Learning journal entries reflection assesment 50%
    1-5

    Degree Programme

    COACH Sports Coaching and Management

    R&D proportion

    0.00 cr

    Virtual proportion

    0.00 cr

    Evaluation scale

    H-5