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

Code: SS10076-3001

General information


Enrollment
01.05.2023 - 31.05.2023
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
03.06.2024 - 17.11.2024
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Local portion
0 cr
Virtual portion
5 cr
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Sosionomikoulutus (SS)
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
Course
SS10076

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

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.

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