The training plan of the Oulu Region Academy of Sport

Fun
Dexterity
Non-rhythmic
Planned lessons
6–9 hours/week
3 times club + 3 times association
Professional trainers
Charting talent

Skilled reflexes
Basic endurance / stamina
One peak season
Individual programme
9–12 hours / week
3 times morning session + 4 times club
Professional trainers
Selection of sport/event type

Skill in own sport/event
Scale and intensive
Two peak seasons
Individual programme
13–20 hours / week
4 times morning session + 5 times club
Professional trainers
Specialisation for own sport/event

Benefiting from skills
Performance maximisation
Two or more peak seasons
Fitness breaks
18+ hours / week
4–5 times morning session + 6 own
Professional trainers
Mental preparation

The complete course of development of an athlete from an active childhood to becoming a top athlete is taken into account at the Oulu Region Academy of Sport. The training programme is based on scientifically researched phases of development of children and youths.

    The athlete’s weekly programme, example

11–13 years

14–16 years

17–19 years

20+ years

Training quotas according to age group:
11–13 years 6–9 hours / week (4–6 sessions / week)
14–16 years 9–12 hours / week (6–8 sessions / week)
17–19 years 13–20 hours / week (8–12 sessions / week)
20+ years 18 + hours / week (twice daily)

Athletes that are invited to the Academy receive a card which entitles them to the use without charge of training facilities owned by the City of Oulu. Card holders also have the right without charge to the following Pro-services:

1. Training activity that accords with the training plan and weekly programme.
    OSUA offers the athlete training assistance by a professional trainer and at the same time monitoring of training progress.
    The athletes have at their disposal facilities/training equipment owned by OSUA.
2. Testing arrangements
    OSUA offers the athlete testing modules in cooperation with the Oulu Deaconess Institute (ODL) by means of which the athlete can chart muscle     balance, measure strength, measure oxygen intake potential. Through ODL, OSUA offers the athlete laboratory analyses prescribed by doctors.
3. The services of a physician
    ODL’s sports medicine clinic and OSUA are engaged in cooperation. Athletes have the possibility of a speedy appointment with a specialist and     thereby obtain the help of an expert without having to queue.
4. Nutrition services
    OSUA is able to offer education and information concerning nutrition in conjunction with ODL.
5. General lectures
    OSUA arranges for its athletes free lectures on e.g. sports injuries as well as annual lectures on antidoping.
6. Personal education and studies plan HOVS, trainers also participate in the preparation of HOVS.
    Read more in the EDU pages.

   Furthermore, the athlete is entitled to receive muscle care at a reasonable price, generally without having to wait, and also a considerable reduction on the prices of PUMA  sports equipment and clothes.