Talent Development the Scandinavian Way 7.5 credits
About the course
Sport Education is a scientific discipline in which knowledge is created about the processes through which the human being is being formed and changed under social, cultural, and historical circumstances within the field of sports. The sport pedagogy field deals with, for example, various aspects of upbringing, socialisation, education, learning, teaching, governance, organisation and leadership or other processes. Questions can be raised, for example, about how and why certain values, knowledge, and skills are developed, how and why they are maintained, and how they vary within and between generations, groups and individuals.
The beginning of the course covers the Scandinavian sport systems' distinguishing characteristics and political and cultural elements. The course furthermore includes theoretical perspectives on talent identification and development, and their significance in Scandinavian sport, with a particular focus on pedagogical perspectives. Lastly, the course treats the implications of talent identification and development for leaders and athletes.
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Autumn 2025
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Talent Development the Scandinavian Way
Autumn 2025 / Varied / English / Web-based (online)
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Starts1 September 2025
Ends2 November 2025
Number of credits7.5 credits
Type of studiesWeb-based (online)
Mandatory meetings2
Other meetings2
Study pace50%
Teaching hoursMixed
Study locationVaried
LanguageEnglish
Application codeUMU-20401
SelectionResults-National university aptitude test-Academic credits
ApplicationApplication deadline was 15 April 2025. Submit a late application at Universityadmissions.se.
Application and tuition feesAs a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
Application fee: SEK 900
Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 20,100
Total fee: SEK 20,100
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