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Physical Education, Nutrition and Health - The Cornerstones of WellbeingLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: BB00BU05

Objective

Students will:

- with help of current knowledge, study the health of the population in Finland and list risk factors to people's health
- objectively examine their own health in light of existing exercise and nutritional guidelines
- keep an eating diary and interpret the results using nutritional guidelines
-learn to define the daily need of energy for themselves and for a client with special needs
-select a a special needs group and study the special features in this client group's nutrition and exercise
-based on theoretical knowledge, plan a balanced, health-promoting exercise and nutrition programme for the target group they have selected

Content

-The health of the population in Finland and risk factors
-Student's own health in the framework of exercise and nutritional guidelines
-Interpretation of an eating diary based on guidelines
-Defining the need for energy and energy consumption
-Special groups (diabetics, pregnant women etc.)
-Planning a balanced, health-promoting exercise and nutritional programme for a target group

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Pass:
The student completes the partial tasks of the course according to the given instructions. The answers to the tasks are based on theoretical knowledge and follow the requirements set for them. The student returns the written assignments at the agreed time.

Fail:
The student does not complete the course assignments in accordance time and with the given instructions. The answers to the tasks are not based on theoretical knowledge, and do not comply with the requirements set for them. The student does not return his written assignments within the agreed time.

Enrollment

14.08.2023 - 22.09.2023

Timing

02.10.2023 - 31.12.2023

Credits

5 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Teachers
  • Maija Hiltunen
Student groups
  • VVO

Objective

Students will:

- with help of current knowledge, study the health of the population in Finland and list risk factors to people's health
- objectively examine their own health in light of existing exercise and nutritional guidelines
- keep an eating diary and interpret the results using nutritional guidelines
-learn to define the daily need of energy for themselves and for a client with special needs
-select a a special needs group and study the special features in this client group's nutrition and exercise
-based on theoretical knowledge, plan a balanced, health-promoting exercise and nutrition programme for the target group they have selected

Content

-The health of the population in Finland and risk factors
-Student's own health in the framework of exercise and nutritional guidelines
-Interpretation of an eating diary based on guidelines
-Defining the need for energy and energy consumption
-Special groups (diabetics, pregnant women etc.)
-Planning a balanced, health-promoting exercise and nutritional programme for a target group

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Pass:
The student completes the partial tasks of the course according to the given instructions. The answers to the tasks are based on theoretical knowledge and follow the requirements set for them. The student returns the written assignments at the agreed time.

Fail:
The student does not complete the course assignments in accordance time and with the given instructions. The answers to the tasks are not based on theoretical knowledge, and do not comply with the requirements set for them. The student does not return his written assignments within the agreed time.

Enrollment

15.08.2022 - 25.09.2022

Timing

03.10.2022 - 16.12.2022

Credits

5 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

5 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Health Care, Physiotherapy
Teachers
  • Maija Hiltunen
Student groups
  • FYS20
  • FYS22
    Degree Programme in Physiotherapy, Full-time studies
  • FYS21

Objective

Students will:

- with help of current knowledge, study the health of the population in Finland and list risk factors to people's health
- objectively examine their own health in light of existing exercise and nutritional guidelines
- keep an eating diary and interpret the results using nutritional guidelines
-learn to define the daily need of energy for themselves and for a client with special needs
-select a a special needs group and study the special features in this client group's nutrition and exercise
-based on theoretical knowledge, plan a balanced, health-promoting exercise and nutrition programme for the target group they have selected

Content

-The health of the population in Finland and risk factors
-Student's own health in the framework of exercise and nutritional guidelines
-Interpretation of an eating diary based on guidelines
-Defining the need for energy and energy consumption
-Special groups (diabetics, pregnant women etc.)
-Planning a balanced, health-promoting exercise and nutritional programme for a target group

Materials

Study material is available on the course platform

Teaching methods

The course is conducted as online studies in Moodle

Student workload

Student time management The course has 135h (= 5 cr.) Which includes independent and small group assignments as online studies in Moodle

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Pass:
The student completes the partial tasks of the course according to the given instructions. The answers to the tasks are based on theoretical knowledge and follow the requirements set for them. The student returns the written assignments at the agreed time.

Fail:
The student does not complete the course assignments in accordance time and with the given instructions. The answers to the tasks are not based on theoretical knowledge, and do not comply with the requirements set for them. The student does not return his written assignments within the agreed time.

Assessment methods and criteria

Pass:
Students complete the assignments as instructed.
Students follow the instructions for written assignments and turn in the assignments on time.

Fail:
Students fail to take part in the discussion in the Moodle environment. Students' comments are not based on theoretical knowledge. Students do not turn in the assignments as agreed.

Timing

01.08.2022 - 31.07.2023

Credits

5 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Teachers
  • Maija Hiltunen

Objective

Students will:

- with help of current knowledge, study the health of the population in Finland and list risk factors to people's health
- objectively examine their own health in light of existing exercise and nutritional guidelines
- keep an eating diary and interpret the results using nutritional guidelines
-learn to define the daily need of energy for themselves and for a client with special needs
-select a a special needs group and study the special features in this client group's nutrition and exercise
-based on theoretical knowledge, plan a balanced, health-promoting exercise and nutrition programme for the target group they have selected

Content

-The health of the population in Finland and risk factors
-Student's own health in the framework of exercise and nutritional guidelines
-Interpretation of an eating diary based on guidelines
-Defining the need for energy and energy consumption
-Special groups (diabetics, pregnant women etc.)
-Planning a balanced, health-promoting exercise and nutritional programme for a target group

Materials

Study material is available on the course platform

Teaching methods

The course is conducted as online studies in Moodle

Student workload

Student time management The course has 135h (= 5 cr.) Which includes independent and small group assignments as online studies in Moodle

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Pass:
The student completes the partial tasks of the course according to the given instructions. The answers to the tasks are based on theoretical knowledge and follow the requirements set for them. The student returns the written assignments at the agreed time.

Fail:
The student does not complete the course assignments in accordance time and with the given instructions. The answers to the tasks are not based on theoretical knowledge, and do not comply with the requirements set for them. The student does not return his written assignments within the agreed time.

Assessment methods and criteria

Pass:
Students complete the assignments as instructed.
Students follow the instructions for written assignments and turn in the assignments on time.

Fail:
Students fail to take part in the discussion in the Moodle environment. Students' comments are not based on theoretical knowledge. Students do not turn in the assignments as agreed.

Enrollment

22.11.2021 - 20.02.2022

Timing

21.03.2022 - 15.06.2022

Credits

5 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Free Choice Studies
Teachers
  • Maija Hiltunen

Objective

Students will:

- with help of current knowledge, study the health of the population in Finland and list risk factors to people's health
- objectively examine their own health in light of existing exercise and nutritional guidelines
- keep an eating diary and interpret the results using nutritional guidelines
-learn to define the daily need of energy for themselves and for a client with special needs
-select a a special needs group and study the special features in this client group's nutrition and exercise
-based on theoretical knowledge, plan a balanced, health-promoting exercise and nutrition programme for the target group they have selected

Content

-The health of the population in Finland and risk factors
-Student's own health in the framework of exercise and nutritional guidelines
-Interpretation of an eating diary based on guidelines
-Defining the need for energy and energy consumption
-Special groups (diabetics, pregnant women etc.)
-Planning a balanced, health-promoting exercise and nutritional programme for a target group

Materials

The study material is presented and is available from the course

Teaching methods

The study takes place as an online study in Moodle. Studying includes individual and group assignments.

Student workload

The scope of the course is 5 cr (total 135 hours). The study takes place as an online study in Moodle. Studying includes individual and group assignments.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Pass:
The student completes the partial tasks of the course according to the given instructions. The answers to the tasks are based on theoretical knowledge and follow the requirements set for them. The student returns the written assignments at the agreed time.

Fail:
The student does not complete the course assignments in accordance time and with the given instructions. The answers to the tasks are not based on theoretical knowledge, and do not comply with the requirements set for them. The student does not return his written assignments within the agreed time.