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(Português) Acreditação pela A3ES
Início / Desporto e Lazer
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The Sport Science and Leisure programme is based at the School of Sport and Leisure in Melgaço, to take advantage of the outstanding conditions offered by the Municipal Sports Complex and the surrounding natural environment of the Peneda-Gerês National Park.
The Sport Science and Leisure programme is a first cycle degree course organised according to the Bologna Process and is aimed particularly at people who wish to work in Sport and/or Physical Education.
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Reasons to attend the course
- Qualifying Work Experience
- Conferring the Professional Title of Sports Coach (TPTD) Level I in Football, Volleyball, Canyoning, Roller Hockey, Swimming, Basketball, Orienteering, Athletics, Hiking, Basketball, Handball and Canoeing.
- Conferring the professional title of Physical Exercise Instructor.
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Access conditions
Entrance Exams:
One of the Following Examinations:
[02] Biology and Geology
[09] Geography
[18] Portuguese
Preferred Regions: Percentage of Vacancies: 50%
Area of influence: Braga, Porto, Viana do Castelo
Alternative Preferred Entry Routes
Percentage of Vacancies: 10
Specialised Technological Courses with preferential access:
089 Sport
197 Sports Activities and Management Coach
202 Sports Instructor (CP)
573 Sports Activities and Management (Ordn. 26/2005)
588 Social and Sports Activities Trainer
667 Sports Management and Development
984 Recurring – Sport
A53 Sports Activities and Management (Ordinance 960/2009)
R05 Sports Management Support Officer
T26 Sports Management Coach
No. of Vacancies: 60
Special access contest
Special Admissions
– Portuguese Diplomatic Mission Abroad
– Portuguese Grant Holders Abroad or Civil Servants on an Official Mission Abroad
– Officers of the Portuguese Armed Forces
– PALOP grant holders
– Accredited Foreign Diplomatic Mission in Portugal
– High Performance Sports Practitioners
– East-Timor Citizens
Special Entry Routes
- Over 23s
- Holders of a Technological Specialisation Diploma
- Holders of a Higher Professional Technical Diploma
- Holders of other Higher Education qualifications
- Holders of secondary school dual certification courses and specialised art courses
- Special Entry Route for International Students
Re-entry, Change of Combination/Institution/Course
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Goals
Aims
To prepare senior professionals qualified to work in the areas of sport and leisure and respond to the needs of local authorities, clubs, associations, fitness centres, companies linked to physical activities, adventure and nature, etc.
To prepare professionals by enabling them to work in today’s modern leisure activities, particularly through participation in sports tourism and leisure organisations.
To equip graduates with an entrepreneurial spirit, capable of promoting and building their own sports and leisure service companies.
To provide graduates with the scientific autonomy necessary to pursue graduate studies, both in teaching physical education (Master’s degree in physical education teaching) and sports science (Master’s degree in sports).
Graduate profile
Throughout the course, in addition to the opportunity to study traditional sports, students will have direct contact with the new areas of fitness activities, nature exploration and environmental tourism. They will also have the opportunity to learn more about the physical and sporting activities they choose, either by studying or through the experience they gain during professional internships in companies, clubs, etc.
Professional outcomes
- The course prepares qualified senior professionals to work in various specialised sports areas (local authorities; clubs; associations; fitness centres; physical activity companies; nature sports tourism companies, among others).
- It confers the professional title of Physical Exercise Instructor.
- It offers access to the Master’s Degree (2nd study cycle) which confers a professional qualification for specialised areas in Sports Training, Fitness Activities, Nature Sports, Physical Education, Physical Exercise and Health, etc.
- It confers the Professional Title of Sports Coach (TPTD) Level I Football, Volleyball, Canyoning, Roller Hockey, Swimming, Orienteering, Hiking, Basketball, Handball and Canoeing.
Continuing Studies
It offers access to the Master’s Degree (2nd study cycle) which confers a professional qualification for specialised areas in Sports Training, Fitness Activities, Nature Sports, Physical Education, Physical Exercise and Health, etc.” The curricular structure includes a strong scientific approach accompanied by a component of practical studies for fitness activities, nature exploration and environmental tourism, as well as an approach to more institutionalised sports.
Study Plan
| Curricular Unit | Area | Type | Contact hours | ECTS | PUC |
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| Projeto de Desenvolvimento Desportivo I | CDTL | A | TP:30.00 | OT:30.00 | 9.00 | |
| Sistemática do Desporto I | CDTL | A | TP:150.00 | 9.00 | |
| Anatomia | CDTL | S1 | T:30.00 | 6.00 | |
| Atividade Física de Natureza e Fitness I | CDTL | S1 | TP:112.00 | 6.00 | |
| Cinesiologia | CDTL | S1 | TP:30.00 | 3.00 | |
| Desenvolvimento Motor | CDTL | S1 | T:30.00 | 6.00 | |
| Tecnologias da Informação e Comunicação | EIM | S1 | TP:30.00 | 3.00 | |
| Atividade Física de Natureza e Fitness II | CDTL | S2 | TP:112.00 | 6.00 | |
| Fisiologia | CDTL | S2 | T:15.00 | TP:15.00 | 3.00 | |
| Métodos Estatísticos em Desporto | MAT | S2 | TP:30.00 | 3.00 | |
| Psicologia do Desporto e Lazer | CPS | S2 | T:30.00 | 3.00 | |
| Saúde, Nutrição e Actividade Física | CDTL | S2 | T:30.00 | 3.00 |
| Curricular Unit | Area | Type | Contact hours | ECTS | PUC |
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| Projeto de Desenvolvimento Desportivo II | CDTL | A | TP:24.00 | OT:24.00 | 6.00 | |
| Sistemática do Desporto II | CDTL | A | TP:150.00 | 9.00 | |
| Aprendizagem Motora | CDTL | S1 | T:30.00 | 6.00 | |
| Atividade Física de Natureza e Fitness III | CDTL | S1 | TP:96.00 | 6.00 | |
| Espaços e Equipamentos Lúdico-Desportivos | CDTL | S1 | T:30.00 | 3.00 | |
| Pedagogia do Desporto I | CDTL | S1 | T:30.00 | 3.00 | |
| Sociologia do Desporto e Lazer | CPS | S1 | T:30.00 | 3.00 | |
| Atividade Física de Natureza e Fitness IV | CDTL | S2 | TP:96.00 | 6.00 | |
| Fisiologia do Exercício | CDTL | S2 | T:45.00 | 6.00 | |
| Pedagogia do Desporto II | CDTL | S2 | T:30.00 | 3.00 | |
| Teoria do Treino | CDTL | S2 | T:30.00 | TP:15.00 | 6.00 | |
| Traumatologia e Socorrismo | ENF | S2 | T:30.00 | 3.00 |
| Curricular Unit | Area | Type | Contact hours | ECTS | PUC |
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| Iniciação á Prática Profissional I | CDTL | A | E:112.00 | 9.00 | |
| Iniciação á Prática Profissional II | CDTL | A | E:112.00 | 9.00 | |
| Projeto de Desenvolvimento Desportivo III | CDTL | A | TP:24.00 | OT:24.00 | 6.00 | |
| Seminário | CDTL | A | TP:60.00 | 9.00 | |
| Atividade Física Adaptada e Populações Especiais | CDTL | S1 | T:45.00 | 6.00 | |
| Avaliação e Prescrição do Exercício | CDTL | S1 | T:30.00 | TP:15.00 | 6.00 | |
| Didática do Desporto I | CDTL | S1 | T:30.00 | 3.00 | |
| Didática do Desporto II | CDTL | S2 | T:30.00 | TP:15.00 | 6.00 | |
| Gestão e Marketing das Actividades Físico-Desportivas | CDTL | S2 | T:45.00 | 6.00 |
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Employability
95%
More information from infocursos: http://infocursos.mec.pt/dges.asp?code=3165&codc=9731
Partnerships and internships
- Axis Wellness Viana do Castelo
- Solinca Viana do Castelo
- Solinca Vila do Conde
- Hotel Feel Viana
- CAR SURF
- FlexGym
- Fitness Hut
- Fitness21
- Fitness Hut
- Clube do Paiva
- Diverlanhoso
- Portugal Active-Natureza
- The Peak
- CCD Ancorense
- AD Barroselas
- CD Cerveira
- CPN
- Gil Vicente FC
- SC Braga – Swimming
- SC Braga – Football
- Atletico dos Arcos FC
- Dragon Force
- Merelinense
- Clube Desportivo de Sobrado
- Voleibol Clube de Viana
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Course distinctions
Course Awards
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- Qualifying Work Experience
– Conferring the Professional Title of Sports Coach (TPTD) Level I in Football, Volleyball, Canyoning, Roller Hockey, Swimming, Basketball, Orienteering, Athletics, Hiking, Basketball, Handball and Canoeing.
– Conferring the professional title of Physical Exercise Instructor.
Projects
– Interreg Cooperation Programme V-A Spain | 2017-2020
– ECODESTIN_3IN – AGANPLUS | 2014-2020
– ECODESTIN_3IN_1_E | Natural and nautical, accessible, inclusive, smart and international destinations | Alto Minho Intermunicipal Community (CIM Alto Minho), Polytechnic University of Viana do Castelo (IPVC), Galician Nautical Water Sports Association – AGANPLUS, Public Entity Ports of Galicia, Ministry of the Sea. Directorate General of Fisheries Development | 2017-2021
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Accreditation and Registration
Accreditation in 2019, for six years | Vacancy Limit: 70
Initial Registration: R/A-Ef 3334/2011 of 18/03/2011
Amendment Registration:
R/A-Ef 3334/2011/AL01 of 03/03/2014 | R/A-Ef 3334/2011/AL02 of 04/02/2016
More information from the Agency for Assessment and Accreditation of Higher Education-A3ES: https://www.a3es.pt/pt/resultados-acreditacao/desporto-e-lazer-4
General Information
180 ECTS | 6 Semesters | CNAEF 813 Sport | Code: 9731
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree
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