I02 E-Health and sports

The experiences the ROC van Amsterdam has, due to their cooperation with local health care organisations, their internal practoraat ‘Sports, Health and Exercise’ and digital pioneers in multimedia XR lab form the base for this innovative subject in creating a better healthier lifestyle through sports. As it is based on the specific characteristics of the college responsible for the development of this module. It has the title ‘E-Health and Sports’ and was developed by ROC van Amsterdam.

Both students and staff have acquired skills through a combination of blended working (IT skills, applying new technologies and using them in practical settings) and hybrid learning by applying the theoretical material in many practical sessions offered by local organisations. In particular the online advisory techniques/methods and specialistic skills or entrepreneurial skills to students who want to work in new upcoming fields in sports coaching.

Addressing Needs

Sports professionals are confronted with all sorts of new digital approaches to integrate E-healthcare and sports (Apps, distance coaching, 3D video analysis for fall prevention of the elderly, etc.). This new domain also creates jobs in preventive sports instruction as part of a better healthier lifestyle which in the majority requires entrepreneurial skills for this sector (self-employment as instructor), specialistic skills to work with new digital apps and integration of Healthcare and sports with multiplatform operation.

Concept

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Elements of Innovations

Formation of a network in vocational sports education.

Collaborative curriculum design with Learning Outcomes and transnational similar modules.

Integration of new techniques in Ehealth and online coaching.

Results

A module with international experience within high professional healthcare environment with focus on healthy lifestyle in sports, prevention and long distance coaching.