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How Do I Support The Motor Development Of A Child (3-5 Years)? (1 cr)

Code: SF10071-3001

General information


Enrollment

01.04.2025 - 15.06.2025

Timing

21.04.2025 - 31.07.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

1 op

Virtual portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Fysioterapeuttikoulutus (SF)

Campus

Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Physiotherapy

Teachers

  • Hilppa Mustonen

Teacher in charge

Hilppa Mustonen

Scheduling groups

  • Avoin AMK ja RIPA (Size: 20. Open UAS: 20.)
  • Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)

Groups

  • KAKK25KE
    Karelia, Open UAS, All, Summer, 2025
  • TOP24_25
    Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2024-2025
  • KAKK25
    Karelia, Open UAS, All, Spring, 2025

Small groups

  • Open UAS students and RIPA
  • Degree students

Objective

Upon completing the course:

- You will understand the stages of development of basic motor skills.
- You will be able to choose age-appropriate games to support a child's motor development.

Content

Have you been looking for tips on how to support your child's motor skill development in your daily life? The decline in basic motor skills and reduced physical activity threaten children's ability to learn later skills, so it is important to develop these skills before school age. In this course, you will learn about the stages of development of basic motor skills and get tips on how to provide a stimulating environment to support your child's development.

The course is suitable for parents, grandparents, or others working with young children.

The course consists of independent study of materials and completion of tasks. You can complete the course at your own pace.

Location and time

An online course that you can complete at your own pace.

Materials

All materials are available on the course's online platform.

Teaching methods

In this course, you will reflect on how a child develops and how you can support their development. Through various learning tasks, you will understand the progression of development. You will have the opportunity to plan how to use different elements to support a child's motor development during childhood.

The course consists of independent study of materials and completion of tasks. You can complete the course at your own pace.

Exam schedules

In the course, you will assess your own skills through various learning tasks that can be completed at your own pace.

Student workload

The course is worth 1 ECTS credit, equivalent to 27 hours of student work. This 27 hours consists of independent study of materials and self-assessment through tests. You can progress through the course at your own pace.

Further information

To complete the course, you will need a computer and internet connection. The course instructions can be found on the online platform. Course assessments are entered into the system twice per semester; detailed information can be found in the course's Moodle environment.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment methods and criteria

To achieve a passing grade in the course, you must review the provided materials, complete the tasks available on the platform, and receive a passing grade on the report.