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Environment in Support of Rehabilitation and Physical Activity (5 cr)

Code: TH00BQ22-3001

General information


Enrollment

02.07.2020 - 30.09.2020

Timing

01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Health and Well-being

Campus

Location-independent

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Seats

1 - 30

Degree programmes

  • Master`s Degree Programme in Social Services and Health Care; Integration of Rehabilitation and Physical Activity

Teachers

  • Niina Katajapuu

Groups

  • YKUNLIS20

Objective

After completing the course, the student is able to:

· define the main concepts used in the course. · explain the influence of various environment related factors on physical activity and ability to function, based on evidence.
· name with justification the factors that promote and hinder physical activity and ability to function from the perspective of the environment.
· evaluate critically and based on evidence accessibility and availability regarding the environment from the perspective of physical activity and ability to function.
· critically evaluate the importance to support the environment’s enabling physical activity and ability to function with regard to increasing participation, as well as find evidence based solutions for participation in the planning phase of the environment.
· evaluate critically and based on evidence the impact that decisions concerning the environment have regarding promotion of physical activity and ability to function.

Content

· Main concepts, such as the environment, physical activity, ability to function, and participation
· The environment’s effects on physical activity and ability to function
· Factors related to the environment that promote and hinder physical activity and ability to function
· Environment accessibility and availability
· Participation in planning the environment and in promoting physical activity and ability to function
· Technological solutions for promoting physical activity and ability to function · Impact evaluation

Evaluation scale

H-5