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Life balanceLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: SZZ30500

Credits

5 op

Teaching language

  • Finnish

Responsible person

  • Maaret Rutanen

Objective

The student recognizes the factors which have an influence on one´s own life balance. He/she is able to set individual goals promoting life balance and well-being. The student is able to evaluate and develop his own occupational habits and thoughts. He/she knows his/her own strengths and is able to find concrete ways to proceed towards individual goals. The student is able to acquire needed information promoting well-being. The student can recognize possible stress factors and knows ways to control stress The student takes the responsibility of course tasks and projects. He/she is able to solve problems in creative ways. The student have skills to influence his/her future working-life wellbeing.

Content

- meaning of holistic well-being
- self-examination of own occupations and routines
- setting individual goals
- dealing with the theme areas which support to reach the individual goals
- getting to know new activities
- evaluating individual activities and drawing up an individual plan for well-being

Qualifications

-

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Pass - Fail

If passed:
The student is capable of independent knowledge acquisition and learning.
The student possesses the skills to act also in unforeseen situations in his/her field.
The student takes the responsibility of course tasks and projects given and acts in ways agreed, taking into account other actors and players. He/she can plan, organize and develop his/her own activities.

Fail:
The student s are not able to take responsibility of own activities or they are not willing to plan their own work at the course. They are absent from the lessons or take responsibility of the course tasks.

Self-evaluation is also used in the course.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

pass: You are capable of independent knowledge acquisition and learning. You take the responsibility of course tasks and projects given and act in ways agreed. You can plan, organize and develop your own activities.

fail: You are not able to take responsibility of own activities or you are not willing to plan your own work at the course. You are absent from the lessons or do not take responsibility of the course tasks.

Enrollment

20.11.2023 - 04.01.2024

Timing

15.01.2024 - 17.03.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Unit

School of Health and Social Studies

Campus

Lutakko Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 30

Teachers
  • Maaret Rutanen
  • Katri Kainulainen
  • Heidi Kihlström
Teacher in charge

Maaret Rutanen

Objectives

The student recognizes the factors which have an influence on one´s own life balance. He/she is able to set individual goals promoting life balance and well-being. The student is able to evaluate and develop his own occupational habits and thoughts. He/she knows his/her own strengths and is able to find concrete ways to proceed towards individual goals. The student is able to acquire needed information promoting well-being. The student can recognize possible stress factors and knows ways to control stress The student takes the responsibility of course tasks and projects. He/she is able to solve problems in creative ways. The student have skills to influence his/her future working-life wellbeing.

Content

- meaning of holistic well-being
- self-examination of own occupations and routines
- setting individual goals
- dealing with the theme areas which support to reach the individual goals
- getting to know new activities
- evaluating individual activities and drawing up an individual plan for well-being

Learning materials and recommended literature

Leskinen, T. & Hult H-M. 2010. Kokonaisvaltainen hyvinvointi. Kristallisoi toimintasi. Saavuta tavoitteesi. Helsinki: Kustannusosakeyhtiö Tammi.

Matuska, K., Christiansen, C., Polatajko, H. & Davis, J. (toim.) 2009. Life balance: multidisclipnary theories and research. Thorofare, Nj: SLACK Inc.; Berhesda, MD: AOTA Press.

Other materials will be decided in the beginning of the course and are based on individual goals.

Teaching methods

The course is based on face to face or online learning. There will be seminars in the start and end of course. Assignments are individual tasks: personal goals, reflection of literature, occupational tasks and plan for the future.

Student workload

Seminars and groupmeetings in face-to face meetings or by online 1 cr (27h).

Online studies 1 cr (27 h)

Reading literature and individual tasks 3 cr (81 h).

Content scheduling

The course is based on weekly tasks and it is participation requires scheduled progress.

Further information for students

Participation in groupmeetings is possible in face to face-meetings or online meetings.

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Pass - Fail

If passed:
The student is capable of independent knowledge acquisition and learning.
The student possesses the skills to act also in unforeseen situations in his/her field.
The student takes the responsibility of course tasks and projects given and acts in ways agreed, taking into account other actors and players. He/she can plan, organize and develop his/her own activities.

Fail:
The student s are not able to take responsibility of own activities or they are not willing to plan their own work at the course. They are absent from the lessons or take responsibility of the course tasks.

Self-evaluation is also used in the course.

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

pass: You are capable of independent knowledge acquisition and learning. You take the responsibility of course tasks and projects given and act in ways agreed. You can plan, organize and develop your own activities.

fail: You are not able to take responsibility of own activities or you are not willing to plan your own work at the course. You are absent from the lessons or do not take responsibility of the course tasks.

Prerequisites

-

Enrollment

01.04.2023 - 30.04.2023

Timing

15.05.2023 - 04.08.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Unit

School of Health and Social Studies

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 35

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Nursing
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Music Pedagogue
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling
  • Degree Programme in Midwifery
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services
  • Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy
  • Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
  • Maaret Rutanen
Teacher in charge

Maaret Rutanen

Objectives

The student recognizes the factors which have an influence on one´s own life balance. He/she is able to set individual goals promoting life balance and well-being. The student is able to evaluate and develop his own occupational habits and thoughts. He/she knows his/her own strengths and is able to find concrete ways to proceed towards individual goals. The student is able to acquire needed information promoting well-being. The student can recognize possible stress factors and knows ways to control stress The student takes the responsibility of course tasks and projects. He/she is able to solve problems in creative ways. The student have skills to influence his/her future working-life wellbeing.

Content

- meaning of holistic well-being
- self-examination of own occupations and routines
- setting individual goals
- dealing with the theme areas which support to reach the individual goals
- getting to know new activities
- evaluating individual activities and drawing up an individual plan for well-being

Learning materials and recommended literature

Leskinen, T. & Hult H-M. 2010. Kokonaisvaltainen hyvinvointi. Kristallisoi toimintasi. Saavuta tavoitteesi. Helsinki: Kustannusosakeyhtiö Tammi.

Matuska, K., Christiansen, C., Polatajko, H. & Davis, J. (toim.) 2009. Life balance: multidisclipnary theories and research. Thorofare, Nj: SLACK Inc.; Berhesda, MD: AOTA Press.

Other materials will be decided in the beginning of the course and are based on individual goals.

Teaching methods

The course is based on online learning. There will be seminars in the start and end of course. Assignments are individual tasks: personal goals, reflection of literature, occupational tasks and plan for the future.

Student workload

Seminars and groupmeetings in face-to face meetings or by online 1 cr (27h).

Online studies 1 cr (27 h)

Reading literature and individual tasks 3 cr (81 h).

Content scheduling

The course is based on weekly tasks and it is participation requires scheduled progress.

Further information for students

Participation in groupmeetings is possible in face to face-meetings or online meetings.
This course is for students at School of Health and Social studies.

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Pass - Fail

If passed:
The student is capable of independent knowledge acquisition and learning.
The student possesses the skills to act also in unforeseen situations in his/her field.
The student takes the responsibility of course tasks and projects given and acts in ways agreed, taking into account other actors and players. He/she can plan, organize and develop his/her own activities.

Fail:
The student s are not able to take responsibility of own activities or they are not willing to plan their own work at the course. They are absent from the lessons or take responsibility of the course tasks.

Self-evaluation is also used in the course.

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

pass: You are capable of independent knowledge acquisition and learning. You take the responsibility of course tasks and projects given and act in ways agreed. You can plan, organize and develop your own activities.

fail: You are not able to take responsibility of own activities or you are not willing to plan your own work at the course. You are absent from the lessons or do not take responsibility of the course tasks.

Prerequisites

-

Timing

01.03.2023 - 30.04.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Health and Social Studies

Campus

Lutakko Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Teachers
  • kp 502 Toimintaterapia 1 Virtuaaliopettaja
  • Maaret Rutanen
  • Johanna Juola
  • Maiju Korkea-aho
Teacher in charge

Maaret Rutanen

Groups
  • ZJA21SSHKKD
    Avoin amk, KKD, Hyvinvointivalmennuksen KKD

Objectives

The student recognizes the factors which have an influence on one´s own life balance. He/she is able to set individual goals promoting life balance and well-being. The student is able to evaluate and develop his own occupational habits and thoughts. He/she knows his/her own strengths and is able to find concrete ways to proceed towards individual goals. The student is able to acquire needed information promoting well-being. The student can recognize possible stress factors and knows ways to control stress The student takes the responsibility of course tasks and projects. He/she is able to solve problems in creative ways. The student have skills to influence his/her future working-life wellbeing.

Content

- meaning of holistic well-being
- self-examination of own occupations and routines
- setting individual goals
- dealing with the theme areas which support to reach the individual goals
- getting to know new activities
- evaluating individual activities and drawing up an individual plan for well-being

Learning materials and recommended literature

Leskinen, T. & Hult H-M. 2010. Kokonaisvaltainen hyvinvointi. Kristallisoi toimintasi. Saavuta tavoitteesi. Helsinki: Kustannusosakeyhtiö Tammi.

Matuska, K., Christiansen, C., Polatajko, H. & Davis, J. (toim.) 2009. Life balance: multidisclipnary theories and research. Thorofare, Nj: SLACK Inc.; Berhesda, MD: AOTA Press.

Other materials will be decided in the beginning of the course and are based on individual goals.

Teaching methods

The course is based on face to face or online learning. There will be seminars in the start and end of course. Assignments are individual tasks: personal goals, reflection of literature, occupational tasks and plan for the future.

Student workload

Seminars and groupmeetings in face-to face meetings or by online 1 cr (27h).

Online studies 1 cr (27 h)

Reading literature and individual tasks 3 cr (81 h).

Content scheduling

The course is based on weekly tasks and it is participation requires scheduled progress.

Further information for students

Participation in groupmeetings is possible in face to face-meetings or online meetings.

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Pass - Fail

If passed:
The student is capable of independent knowledge acquisition and learning.
The student possesses the skills to act also in unforeseen situations in his/her field.
The student takes the responsibility of course tasks and projects given and acts in ways agreed, taking into account other actors and players. He/she can plan, organize and develop his/her own activities.

Fail:
The student s are not able to take responsibility of own activities or they are not willing to plan their own work at the course. They are absent from the lessons or take responsibility of the course tasks.

Self-evaluation is also used in the course.

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

pass: You are capable of independent knowledge acquisition and learning. You take the responsibility of course tasks and projects given and act in ways agreed. You can plan, organize and develop your own activities.

fail: You are not able to take responsibility of own activities or you are not willing to plan your own work at the course. You are absent from the lessons or do not take responsibility of the course tasks.

Prerequisites

-

Enrollment

01.11.2021 - 09.01.2022

Timing

14.03.2022 - 20.05.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

80 % Face-to-face, 20 % Online learning

Unit

School of Health and Social Studies

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 30

Teachers
  • Maaret Rutanen
  • Heidi Kihlström

Objectives

The student recognizes the factors which have an influence on one´s own life balance. He/she is able to set individual goals promoting life balance and well-being. The student is able to evaluate and develop his own occupational habits and thoughts. He/she knows his/her own strengths and is able to find concrete ways to proceed towards individual goals. The student is able to acquire needed information promoting well-being. The student can recognize possible stress factors and knows ways to control stress The student takes the responsibility of course tasks and projects. He/she is able to solve problems in creative ways. The student have skills to influence his/her future working-life wellbeing.

Content

- meaning of holistic well-being
- self-examination of own occupations and routines
- setting individual goals
- dealing with the theme areas which support to reach the individual goals
- getting to know new activities
- evaluating individual activities and drawing up an individual plan for well-being

Learning materials and recommended literature

Leskinen, T. & Hult H-M. 2010. Kokonaisvaltainen hyvinvointi. Kristallisoi toimintasi. Saavuta tavoitteesi. Helsinki: Kustannusosakeyhtiö Tammi.

Matuska, K., Christiansen, C., Polatajko, H. & Davis, J. (toim.) 2009. Life balance: multidisclipnary theories and research. Thorofare, Nj: SLACK Inc.; Berhesda, MD: AOTA Press.

Other materials will be decided in the beginning of the course and are based on individual goals.

Teaching methods

The course is based on face to face or online learning. There will be seminars in the start and end of course. Assignments are individual tasks: personal goals, reflection of literature, occupational tasks and plan for the future.

Student workload

Seminars and groupmeetings in face-to face meetings or by online 1 cr (27h).

Online studies 1 cr (27 h)

Reading literature and individual tasks 3 cr (81 h).

Content scheduling

The course is based on weekly tasks and it is participation requires scheduled progress.

Further information for students

Participation in groupmeetings is possible in face to face-meetings or online meetings.

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Pass - Fail

If passed:
The student is capable of independent knowledge acquisition and learning.
The student possesses the skills to act also in unforeseen situations in his/her field.
The student takes the responsibility of course tasks and projects given and acts in ways agreed, taking into account other actors and players. He/she can plan, organize and develop his/her own activities.

Fail:
The student s are not able to take responsibility of own activities or they are not willing to plan their own work at the course. They are absent from the lessons or take responsibility of the course tasks.

Self-evaluation is also used in the course.

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

pass: You are capable of independent knowledge acquisition and learning. You take the responsibility of course tasks and projects given and act in ways agreed. You can plan, organize and develop your own activities.

fail: You are not able to take responsibility of own activities or you are not willing to plan your own work at the course. You are absent from the lessons or do not take responsibility of the course tasks.

Prerequisites

-