Promoting Children's Health and Physical Well-BeingLaajuus (5 cr)

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.