Promoting Children's Health and Physical Well-Being (5 cr)
Code: SS10076-3002
General information
Enrollment
01.04.2025 - 30.04.2025
Timing
25.08.2025 - 19.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
10 - 100
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Antti Raekorpi
Teacher in charge
Antti Raekorpi
Groups
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TOP25_26Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2025-2026
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
H-5