Holistic Athlete Development 1 - Study guide

After having completed this course of attained an equivalent competence level, the student:
- Is able to set up vision and relevant strategy that supports the fulfillment of the vision created for the athlete or team.
- Is able to conduct holistic athlete profiling and goal setting for individuals and/or teams
- Is able to design and construct an integrated evidence-based periodised training programme, demonstrating an appreciation of the individual, relevant sporting demands and integration of all development areas to support the personal development and performance improvement.

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:
Construct an evidence-based annual plan including physical, psychological, technical & tactical development areas to develop athletes with following up student’s vision. To create an athlete profile and set goals.

The student is able to:
Construct an evidence-based annual plan including physical, psychological, technical & tactical development areas to develop athletes with following up student’s vision. Select and justify the approach to profiling, goal setting and annual planning. Demonstrates an understanding of integration of all development areas in the plan.

The studies are conducted through face-to-face teaching. In Moodle, there are mandatory assignments that must be completed successfully with a sufficient number of points, and supplementary assignments that can improve one's assessment. Completing the assignments requires familiarization with the learning materials and literature relevant to one's field. Through various assignments, students are expected to plan and execute a comprehensive coaching process for two athletes, applying the theoretical concepts studied. The teacher guides the progress of the assignments during face-to-face classes and using the assessment criteria and evaluation matrix available on Moodle.

Teemu Lehmusto

The material shared in the Moodle course includes Moodle books and step-by-step guides.

Learning tasks are completed as work-life-oriented assignments related to the coaching environment.

Vierumäki Campus

No Exam

English

Teaching language English. The class includes international students.

18.08.2025 - 16.12.2025

Profiling and goal setting task.

14.05.2025 - 22.05.2025

Autumn.

LIE3VIA
CONTACT

You can negotiate optional learning methods separately with the teachers.

Markus Arvaja, Mika Vähälummukka, Kimmo Kantosalo

15 - 30

Teacher assessment, self-assessment, and peer assessment.

COACH Sports Coaching and Management

0.00 cr

H-5