Esports Coaching (5 cr)
Code: HTP20840-3004
General information
Enrollment
01.08.2024 - 31.08.2024
Timing
02.09.2024 - 15.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Face-to-face
Unit
School of Business
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 45
Teachers
- Perttu Leppä
Groups
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HTG22S1Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology
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ZJA24SIAvoin amk, tiko
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HTK21S1Tietojenkäsittely (AMK)
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HTG21S1Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology
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ZJK24SIKorkeakoulujen välinen yhteistyö, TIKO
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HTK22S1Tietojenkäsittely (AMK)
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HTK23S1Tietojenkäsittely (AMK)
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HTG23S1Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology
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HTK20S1Tietojenkäsittely
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HTG20S1Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology
- 03.09.2024 16:00 - 18:00, Esports Coaching HTP20840-3004
- 10.09.2024 16:00 - 18:00, Esports Coaching HTP20840-3004
- 17.09.2024 16:00 - 18:00, Esports Coaching HTP20840-3004
- 24.09.2024 16:00 - 18:00, Esports Coaching HTP20840-3004
- 01.10.2024 16:00 - 18:00, Esports Coaching HTP20840-3004
- 08.10.2024 16:00 - 18:00, Esports Coaching HTP20840-3004
- 22.10.2024 16:00 - 18:00, Esports Coaching HTP20840-3004
- 29.10.2024 16:00 - 18:00, Esports Coaching HTP20840-3004
- 05.11.2024 16:00 - 18:00, Esports Coaching HTP20840-3004
- 12.11.2024 16:00 - 18:00, Esports Coaching HTP20840-3004
- 19.11.2024 16:00 - 18:00, Esports Coaching HTP20840-3004
- 26.11.2024 16:00 - 18:00, Esports Coaching HTP20840-3004
- 03.12.2024 16:00 - 18:00, Esports Coaching HTP20840-3004
- 10.12.2024 16:00 - 18:00, Esports Coaching HTP20840-3004
Objective
The students gain knowledge and skills to
- understand the personal point of view to coaching (coaching philosophy)
- understand eSport as a business
- understand the meaning of physiology and psychology
- build teams and assign roles (team culture, feedback)
- understand rules & requlations
- understand the meaning of statisctics (analysis)
Content
The basic infromation about coaching philosophies
Business models, branding, sponsorships, marketing
Nutrition, training programms, meaning of sleep, excercises, ergonomy, mind control, short and long term goal setting, grouping & personal support
Successful team building. Tools for personal & team development. Meaningful feedback as a tool to perform.
Discipline, agreements, codes of conduct, preparations before tournaments.
Match analysis.
Tools to support virtual coaching.
Location and time
2.9.2023 - 15.12.2024
Live lectures at GamePit Pro (Rajakatu 35), option for online
Teaching methods
Flipped learning, design thinking, project-based learning, online learning
Pre-assignments before lectures, sharing ideas and discussing about your findings.
Learning different aspects of coaching in esports and how to optimize player performance
Working out how to build working bootcamp from the viewpoint of the players
Employer connections
During the course there will be visiting lecturers from Finnish esport scene
During the course we will also visit a Finnish esports organizations headquarters. You can also do your own research on a specific organization or arrange your own visit to them.
Exam schedules
Final assignment will be due in week 50. 15.12, 23.59
Vaihtoehtoiset suoritustavat
No optional completion methods.
Student workload
5 Credits is planned to take 135 hours of your time. In this the hours are divided as such
Lessons 28 hours
Intensive days 15 hours
Visit to a esport organization 10hours
Assignments (before and after lessons) 62hours
Final assignment 20hours
Content scheduling
The lessons will be held at GamePit Pro, with the option to join via Teams. Lessons will also be recorded.
Three intensive days will be held during November/December.
Intensive days are held at GamePit Pro. There will be compensatory assignment if you are not able to attend.
Final assignment will be due in week 50. 15.12, 23.59
Further information
avoin amk 10 paikkaa
Edufutura 10 paikkaa
Campusonline 50 paikkaa
tutkarit 20 paikkaa
Evaluation scale
Pass/Fail
Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1-2)
Sufficient (1):Student completes all required tasks but demontrates only little understanding of the key topics covered through materials created and reflection.
The portfolio is not well prepared. The online activity does not add much value to peer students.
Satisfactory (2) Student demonstrates some understanding of the key elements and has all tasks completed, primarily in time. There may be some flaws with content and formatting not demonstrating a deep understanding of the topics covered.
Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4)
Good (3) Student demonstrates understanding of the main coaching processes and methods and the outcome of mandatory tasks is of a reasonable standard. There may be some lacks in formatting, finalizing or accuracy of planning, but the research and reflection of the work done demonstrates clear understanding of the key topics covered. All tasks are completed.
Very Good (4): Students performance is primarily exceptional, but in some fields the quality of the work, timely task completion, depth of analysis or research or materials /presentations created lack justification, finalization or content. All tasks are completed and the overall performance is high what comes to materials, presentations and reflection. The coach actively participates in joint online conversations and gives added value to other participants.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Excellent (5): Student is able to demonstrate a capability in coaching and managing a eSport game team in an autonomous manner. The portfolio show analytical skills and personal growth in terms of understanding the meaning and effect of coaching and skills required to implement it successfully. All plans (including training and business plans) are created based on thorough research and are well justified. The portfolio contains deep analysis and reflection (personal input to the topic) for all covered topics. All mandatory tasks are completed in time with a high quality standards by structure, referencing, content, outlook and presentation. Online activities are found to be useful by the peers.
Qualifications
Participant is required to have a team or an individual gamer to coach.