Introduction to Gerontology (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

1-5

Objective

The student can analyze and interpret old age and aging in a multidimensional way. They can examine old age as a societal, social, and cultural phenomenon. The student can explain aging as a process of adaptation and development. The student is familiar with the basics of promoting the health and functional capacity of older individuals. They can define the significance of the environment, physical activity, and nutrition. The student can structure and evaluate information related to old age and aging and apply it when working with the older people. .

Content

- gerontology as a science, gerontological research
- ageing of the population and its effects on society
- ageing as an experiential, societal, cultural and social phenomenon
- aged people's health and ability to function, factors that affect them
- aged people's nutrition
- physical, psychological and social ageing
- the interaction between the individual and the environment during ageing
- the meaning of mobility and physical exercise in the ageing process

Materials

Rantanen Taina., Kokko, Katja., Sipilä, Sarianna., Viljanen anne. Gerontologia. (2022)

Teaching methods

Lähiopetus: luennot ja harjoitukset, kirjatentti. Itsenäistä opiskelua.

Student workload

Työmäärä 135 h, josta kontaktiopetusta 30 h, tentti 2 h, seminaari 6 h ja opiskelijan itsenäistä, opiskelua 97 h.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students analyse old age and ageing with help of gerontological theories and models. They recognise ageing as a process shaped by adaptation, development and individual experiences. Students know how to apply gerontological knowledge in their studies and in elderly care.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students analyse old age and ageing with help of multidisciplinary gerontological theories and models. They can explain ageing as a process shaped by adaptation, development and individual experiences. Students know how to apply gerontological knowledge in their studies and in elderly care and its development.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students analyse and interpret old age and ageing with help of multidisciplinary gerontological theories and models from the perspectives of the individual, culture and society. They can explain ageing as a process shaped by adaptation, development and individual experiences. Students know how to apply gerontological knowledge in their studies and in elderly care and its development.

Qualifications

No previous studies are required.