Development of School-Aged Children and AdolescentsLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: SF10043
Credits
5 op
Teaching language
- Finnish
Responsible person
- Hilppa Mustonen
Objective
By completing this course, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of the growth and development of school-aged children, enabling you to make informed conclusions about their well-being. You will learn to support children's motor development and acquire practical strategies for supporting their sexual development. Additionally, you will gain knowledge about the most common musculoskeletal issues in school-aged children, as well as the risk factors for obesity and related diseases. This course provides you with valuable expertise that you can apply in your work with children and adolescents.
After completing the course:
- You will be able to explain the progression of growth in school-aged children and draw conclusions about their development based on assessments.
- You will understand the stages of motor development and how to support it.
- You will be able to describe the main aspects of sexual development in school-aged children and gain strategies to support this development.
- You will know the most common musculoskeletal issues in school-aged children.
- You will be able to assess the risk factors for childhood obesity and understand the diseases associated with obesity.
Content
Do you want to work with school-aged children or deepen your understanding of their developmental stages? This course offers you the opportunity to delve into the comprehensive development of school-aged children. You will learn to consider different stages of growth and gain practical tools to support the well-being of school-aged children. This course provides you with valuable knowledge and skills that you can apply in your work with children and adolescents, enhancing your professional expertise. Join us and make a positive impact on the lives of school-aged children!
Course Content:
- Stages of physical, psychological, and social growth in school-aged children
- Progression of motor development in school-aged children
- Sexual development in school-aged children
- Common musculoskeletal issues in school-aged children
- Obesity in school-aged children
The course consists of independent study of materials and completion of tasks. You can complete the course at your own pace. This course provides you with the basics of considering growth as a physiotherapist or physiotherapy student. You can continue your studies with the courses "School-aged Children in Physiotherapy" (5 ECTS) and "The School as a Work Environment for Physiotherapists" (5 ECTS).
Further information
The course is suitable for students and professionals in the social and health care sectors, as well as those working with school-aged children.
Enrollment
01.04.2025 - 30.04.2025
Timing
25.08.2025 - 19.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Open UAS
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
5 - 40
Degree programmes
- Open University of Applied Sciences Studies
- Complementary Studies
Teachers
- Hilppa Mustonen
Teacher in charge
Hilppa Mustonen
Groups
-
KAKS25Karelia, Open UAS, All, Fall, 2026
-
TOP25_26Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2025-2026
Objective
By completing this course, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of the growth and development of school-aged children, enabling you to make informed conclusions about their well-being. You will learn to support children's motor development and acquire practical strategies for supporting their sexual development. Additionally, you will gain knowledge about the most common musculoskeletal issues in school-aged children, as well as the risk factors for obesity and related diseases. This course provides you with valuable expertise that you can apply in your work with children and adolescents.
After completing the course:
- You will be able to explain the progression of growth in school-aged children and draw conclusions about their development based on assessments.
- You will understand the stages of motor development and how to support it.
- You will be able to describe the main aspects of sexual development in school-aged children and gain strategies to support this development.
- You will know the most common musculoskeletal issues in school-aged children.
- You will be able to assess the risk factors for childhood obesity and understand the diseases associated with obesity.
Content
Do you want to work with school-aged children or deepen your understanding of their developmental stages? This course offers you the opportunity to delve into the comprehensive development of school-aged children. You will learn to consider different stages of growth and gain practical tools to support the well-being of school-aged children. This course provides you with valuable knowledge and skills that you can apply in your work with children and adolescents, enhancing your professional expertise. Join us and make a positive impact on the lives of school-aged children!
Course Content:
- Stages of physical, psychological, and social growth in school-aged children
- Progression of motor development in school-aged children
- Sexual development in school-aged children
- Common musculoskeletal issues in school-aged children
- Obesity in school-aged children
The course consists of independent study of materials and completion of tasks. You can complete the course at your own pace. This course provides you with the basics of considering growth as a physiotherapist or physiotherapy student. You can continue your studies with the courses "School-aged Children in Physiotherapy" (5 ECTS) and "The School as a Work Environment for Physiotherapists" (5 ECTS).
Location and time
Online course that you can study at your own pace within the completion period.
Materials
The necessary materials are available on the learning platform.
Teaching methods
In this course, you will explore the comprehensive development of school-aged children and apply your expertise through various learning tasks. The course consists of independent study of materials and completion of tasks. You can complete the course at your own pace.
Student workload
The course is 5 ECTS credits, equivalent to 135 hours of student work. This 135 hours consists of independent study of materials and self-assessments through tasks. You can progress through the course at your own pace.
Further information
The course is suitable for social and health care professionals and students, as well as anyone working with school-aged children.
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Further information
The course is suitable for students and professionals in the social and health care sectors, as well as those working with school-aged children.
Enrollment
01.10.2024 - 02.02.2025
Timing
03.02.2025 - 16.05.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Open UAS
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
5 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Hilppa Mustonen
Teacher in charge
Hilppa Mustonen
Scheduling groups
- Avoin AMK ja RIPA (Size: 20. Open UAS: 20.)
- Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
TOP24_25Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2024-2025
-
KAKK25Karelia, Open UAS, All, Spring, 2025
Small groups
- Open UAS students and RIPA
- Degree students
Objective
By completing this course, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of the growth and development of school-aged children, enabling you to make informed conclusions about their well-being. You will learn to support children's motor development and acquire practical strategies for supporting their sexual development. Additionally, you will gain knowledge about the most common musculoskeletal issues in school-aged children, as well as the risk factors for obesity and related diseases. This course provides you with valuable expertise that you can apply in your work with children and adolescents.
After completing the course:
- You will be able to explain the progression of growth in school-aged children and draw conclusions about their development based on assessments.
- You will understand the stages of motor development and how to support it.
- You will be able to describe the main aspects of sexual development in school-aged children and gain strategies to support this development.
- You will know the most common musculoskeletal issues in school-aged children.
- You will be able to assess the risk factors for childhood obesity and understand the diseases associated with obesity.
Content
Do you want to work with school-aged children or deepen your understanding of their developmental stages? This course offers you the opportunity to delve into the comprehensive development of school-aged children. You will learn to consider different stages of growth and gain practical tools to support the well-being of school-aged children. This course provides you with valuable knowledge and skills that you can apply in your work with children and adolescents, enhancing your professional expertise. Join us and make a positive impact on the lives of school-aged children!
Course Content:
- Stages of physical, psychological, and social growth in school-aged children
- Progression of motor development in school-aged children
- Sexual development in school-aged children
- Common musculoskeletal issues in school-aged children
- Obesity in school-aged children
The course consists of independent study of materials and completion of tasks. You can complete the course at your own pace. This course provides you with the basics of considering growth as a physiotherapist or physiotherapy student. You can continue your studies with the courses "School-aged Children in Physiotherapy" (5 ECTS) and "The School as a Work Environment for Physiotherapists" (5 ECTS).
Evaluation scale
H-5
Further information
The course is suitable for students and professionals in the social and health care sectors, as well as those working with school-aged children.
Enrollment
01.04.2024 - 22.09.2024
Timing
23.09.2024 - 05.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Open UAS
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
10 - 60
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Hilppa Mustonen
Teacher in charge
Hilppa Mustonen
Scheduling groups
- Avoin amk ja RIPA (Size: 20. Open UAS: 20.)
- Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 20. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
TOP24_25Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2024-2025
-
KAKS24Karelia, Open UAS, All, Fall, 2024
Small groups
- Open UAS and RIPA
- Degree Students
Objective
By completing this course, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of the growth and development of school-aged children, enabling you to make informed conclusions about their well-being. You will learn to support children's motor development and acquire practical strategies for supporting their sexual development. Additionally, you will gain knowledge about the most common musculoskeletal issues in school-aged children, as well as the risk factors for obesity and related diseases. This course provides you with valuable expertise that you can apply in your work with children and adolescents.
After completing the course:
- You will be able to explain the progression of growth in school-aged children and draw conclusions about their development based on assessments.
- You will understand the stages of motor development and how to support it.
- You will be able to describe the main aspects of sexual development in school-aged children and gain strategies to support this development.
- You will know the most common musculoskeletal issues in school-aged children.
- You will be able to assess the risk factors for childhood obesity and understand the diseases associated with obesity.
Content
Do you want to work with school-aged children or deepen your understanding of their developmental stages? This course offers you the opportunity to delve into the comprehensive development of school-aged children. You will learn to consider different stages of growth and gain practical tools to support the well-being of school-aged children. This course provides you with valuable knowledge and skills that you can apply in your work with children and adolescents, enhancing your professional expertise. Join us and make a positive impact on the lives of school-aged children!
Course Content:
- Stages of physical, psychological, and social growth in school-aged children
- Progression of motor development in school-aged children
- Sexual development in school-aged children
- Common musculoskeletal issues in school-aged children
- Obesity in school-aged children
The course consists of independent study of materials and completion of tasks. You can complete the course at your own pace. This course provides you with the basics of considering growth as a physiotherapist or physiotherapy student. You can continue your studies with the courses "School-aged Children in Physiotherapy" (5 ECTS) and "The School as a Work Environment for Physiotherapists" (5 ECTS).
Evaluation scale
H-5
Further information
The course is suitable for students and professionals in the social and health care sectors, as well as those working with school-aged children.
Enrollment
22.02.2024 - 31.05.2024
Timing
03.06.2024 - 31.07.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Open UAS
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
10 - 60
Degree programmes
- Open University of Applied Sciences Studies
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Hilppa Mustonen
Teacher in charge
Hilppa Mustonen
Scheduling groups
- Avoimen opiskelijat (Size: 10. Open UAS: 10.)
- Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
TOP23_24Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2023-2024
-
KAKK24KEKarelia, Open UAS, All, Summer, 2024
Small groups
- Open UAS students
- Degree students
Objective
By completing this course, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of the growth and development of school-aged children, enabling you to make informed conclusions about their well-being. You will learn to support children's motor development and acquire practical strategies for supporting their sexual development. Additionally, you will gain knowledge about the most common musculoskeletal issues in school-aged children, as well as the risk factors for obesity and related diseases. This course provides you with valuable expertise that you can apply in your work with children and adolescents.
After completing the course:
- You will be able to explain the progression of growth in school-aged children and draw conclusions about their development based on assessments.
- You will understand the stages of motor development and how to support it.
- You will be able to describe the main aspects of sexual development in school-aged children and gain strategies to support this development.
- You will know the most common musculoskeletal issues in school-aged children.
- You will be able to assess the risk factors for childhood obesity and understand the diseases associated with obesity.
Content
Do you want to work with school-aged children or deepen your understanding of their developmental stages? This course offers you the opportunity to delve into the comprehensive development of school-aged children. You will learn to consider different stages of growth and gain practical tools to support the well-being of school-aged children. This course provides you with valuable knowledge and skills that you can apply in your work with children and adolescents, enhancing your professional expertise. Join us and make a positive impact on the lives of school-aged children!
Course Content:
- Stages of physical, psychological, and social growth in school-aged children
- Progression of motor development in school-aged children
- Sexual development in school-aged children
- Common musculoskeletal issues in school-aged children
- Obesity in school-aged children
The course consists of independent study of materials and completion of tasks. You can complete the course at your own pace. This course provides you with the basics of considering growth as a physiotherapist or physiotherapy student. You can continue your studies with the courses "School-aged Children in Physiotherapy" (5 ECTS) and "The School as a Work Environment for Physiotherapists" (5 ECTS).
Evaluation scale
H-5
Further information
The course is suitable for students and professionals in the social and health care sectors, as well as those working with school-aged children.
Enrollment
01.10.2023 - 11.02.2024
Timing
19.02.2024 - 15.05.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Open UAS
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
10 - 70
Degree programmes
- Open University of Applied Sciences Studies
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Hilppa Mustonen
Teacher in charge
Hilppa Mustonen
Scheduling groups
- Avoimen opiskelijat (Size: 20. Open UAS: 20.)
- Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
TOP23_24Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2023-2024
-
KAKK24Karelia, Open UAS, All, Spring, 2024
Small groups
- Open UAS students
- Degree students
Objective
By completing this course, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of the growth and development of school-aged children, enabling you to make informed conclusions about their well-being. You will learn to support children's motor development and acquire practical strategies for supporting their sexual development. Additionally, you will gain knowledge about the most common musculoskeletal issues in school-aged children, as well as the risk factors for obesity and related diseases. This course provides you with valuable expertise that you can apply in your work with children and adolescents.
After completing the course:
- You will be able to explain the progression of growth in school-aged children and draw conclusions about their development based on assessments.
- You will understand the stages of motor development and how to support it.
- You will be able to describe the main aspects of sexual development in school-aged children and gain strategies to support this development.
- You will know the most common musculoskeletal issues in school-aged children.
- You will be able to assess the risk factors for childhood obesity and understand the diseases associated with obesity.
Content
Do you want to work with school-aged children or deepen your understanding of their developmental stages? This course offers you the opportunity to delve into the comprehensive development of school-aged children. You will learn to consider different stages of growth and gain practical tools to support the well-being of school-aged children. This course provides you with valuable knowledge and skills that you can apply in your work with children and adolescents, enhancing your professional expertise. Join us and make a positive impact on the lives of school-aged children!
Course Content:
- Stages of physical, psychological, and social growth in school-aged children
- Progression of motor development in school-aged children
- Sexual development in school-aged children
- Common musculoskeletal issues in school-aged children
- Obesity in school-aged children
The course consists of independent study of materials and completion of tasks. You can complete the course at your own pace. This course provides you with the basics of considering growth as a physiotherapist or physiotherapy student. You can continue your studies with the courses "School-aged Children in Physiotherapy" (5 ECTS) and "The School as a Work Environment for Physiotherapists" (5 ECTS).
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Further information
The course is suitable for students and professionals in the social and health care sectors, as well as those working with school-aged children.
Enrollment
01.04.2023 - 03.09.2023
Timing
18.09.2023 - 08.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Open UAS
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
1 - 60
Degree programmes
- Open University of Applied Sciences Studies
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Hilppa Mustonen
Teacher in charge
Hilppa Mustonen
Scheduling groups
- Avoimen opiskelijat (Size: 20. Open UAS: 20.)
- Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
TOP23_24Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2023-2024
-
KAKS23Karelia, Open UAS, All, Fall, 2023
Small groups
- Open UAS students
- Degree students
Objective
By completing this course, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of the growth and development of school-aged children, enabling you to make informed conclusions about their well-being. You will learn to support children's motor development and acquire practical strategies for supporting their sexual development. Additionally, you will gain knowledge about the most common musculoskeletal issues in school-aged children, as well as the risk factors for obesity and related diseases. This course provides you with valuable expertise that you can apply in your work with children and adolescents.
After completing the course:
- You will be able to explain the progression of growth in school-aged children and draw conclusions about their development based on assessments.
- You will understand the stages of motor development and how to support it.
- You will be able to describe the main aspects of sexual development in school-aged children and gain strategies to support this development.
- You will know the most common musculoskeletal issues in school-aged children.
- You will be able to assess the risk factors for childhood obesity and understand the diseases associated with obesity.
Content
Do you want to work with school-aged children or deepen your understanding of their developmental stages? This course offers you the opportunity to delve into the comprehensive development of school-aged children. You will learn to consider different stages of growth and gain practical tools to support the well-being of school-aged children. This course provides you with valuable knowledge and skills that you can apply in your work with children and adolescents, enhancing your professional expertise. Join us and make a positive impact on the lives of school-aged children!
Course Content:
- Stages of physical, psychological, and social growth in school-aged children
- Progression of motor development in school-aged children
- Sexual development in school-aged children
- Common musculoskeletal issues in school-aged children
- Obesity in school-aged children
The course consists of independent study of materials and completion of tasks. You can complete the course at your own pace. This course provides you with the basics of considering growth as a physiotherapist or physiotherapy student. You can continue your studies with the courses "School-aged Children in Physiotherapy" (5 ECTS) and "The School as a Work Environment for Physiotherapists" (5 ECTS).
Evaluation scale
H-5
Further information
The course is suitable for students and professionals in the social and health care sectors, as well as those working with school-aged children.