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Active AgeingLaajuus (5 cr)

Course unit code: YI10008

General information


Credits
5 cr
Teaching language
English
Responsible person
Outi Sulopuisto, vastuuopettaja
Tuula Kukkonen, vastuuopettaja

Objective

After completing this learning unit students are able to:
- Analyse the concepts, determinants, challenges and political agenda of Active Ageing/Healthy Ageing in the local, national and global context
- Criticallly analyse, compare and synthesise examples of best practices to implement Active Ageing Approach in own working environment
- Plan, implement and promote health, well-being and participation among older people using an active ageing approach

Content

Indicative Content :
Concepts of active ageing and relationships between welfare, health promotion and rehabilitation
Determinants, challenges and political agenda of Active Ageing approach
Tools and methods of promoting active ageing in own working environment , society and beyond
Multi-professionalism, Multi-disciplinarity in the Active Ageing approach

Further information

This learning unit is taught in English: On-line tutorials and all tasks are in English, including final submission for assessment.

Accomplishment methods

On-line tutorials, independent searches of literature and group tasks., e.g. a journal club discussions, preparation of presentation for interdisciplinary audience.This learning unit is taught in English,

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