Physical Activity, Nutrition and WellbeingLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

The students know the connections between physical exercise and nutrition in well-being. The students know how health condition is assessed and how a physical exercise plan is made. The students can give inspiring physical exercise and nutrition counselling.

Content

Theoretical and practical basics of physical exercise and well-being as well as getting to know various exercise forms that promote health, connections between exercise and nutrition. Planning, implementing and assessing physical exercise /nutrition counselling in a health promotion project.

Qualifications

None

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student demonstrates that s/he has achieved the learning objectives of the course.
Excellent (5) and very good (4): The student participates actively and responsibly in lectures. In learning assignments s/he is able to connect subjects, rationalizing carefully and referring to relevant sources.
The student is able to plan and implement physical exercise and nutrition counselling in an illustrative manner, taking the special needs of the target group into account.
Good (3): The student participates actively in lectures. In learning assignments s/he is able to apply the learned issues, rationalizing and referring to relevant sources. Use of sources, however, is insufficient.
Satisfactory, sufficient (2-1): The student participates actively in lectures. The learning assignments have flaws or they lack rationalization. Use of sources is insufficient and the assignments are not handed back in time. The student’s preparation to physical exercise and nutrition counselling is insufficient.
Fail (0): Student’s participation in lectures is inactive. Learning assignments have clear flaws, e.g. the use of sources and inaccuracy. The student does not complete the physical exercise and nutrition counselling or other assignments.