Promoting Children's Health and Physical Well-BeingLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: SS10076
Credits
5 op
Teaching language
- Finnish
Responsible person
- Tiina Maaranen
Objective
The student is able to:
- Identify protective and risk factors for health and physical well-being
- Knows the areas of the child's physical well-being and their significance as part of the child's overall well-being
- Understands the importance of physical activity and a healthy diet in promoting children's health.
- Identify protective and risk factors affecting the child's well-being.
- Knows national recommendations related to the health and well-being of children and recognises their significance in practical work.
Content
Promoting health and well-being
Areas of well-being with a focus on physical well-being
The importance of exercise and nutrition for well-being
Factors protecting well-being, health and functional capacity
National recommendations on wellbeing and health
Promotional, preventive and remedial work.
Enrollment
01.10.2023 - 31.10.2023
Timing
31.10.2024 - 31.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
10 - 100
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Antti Raekorpi
- Tiina Maaranen
Teacher in charge
Tiina Maaranen
Groups
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KASS23VAPreparatory Studies for the Competence of a Bachelor of Social Services in Early Childhood Education
Objective
The student is able to:
- Identify protective and risk factors for health and physical well-being
- Knows the areas of the child's physical well-being and their significance as part of the child's overall well-being
- Understands the importance of physical activity and a healthy diet in promoting children's health.
- Identify protective and risk factors affecting the child's well-being.
- Knows national recommendations related to the health and well-being of children and recognises their significance in practical work.
Content
Promoting health and well-being
Areas of well-being with a focus on physical well-being
The importance of exercise and nutrition for well-being
Factors protecting well-being, health and functional capacity
National recommendations on wellbeing and health
Promotional, preventive and remedial work.
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected