Nature and WellbeingLaajuus (3 cr)
Code: SZ00BP93
Credits
3 op
Teaching language
- English
Responsible person
- Maija Jylhä
Objective
The students
• know the physiological and psychological impacts of nature
• know the theoretical backgrounds of nature impacts and benefits for health and wellbeing
• able to use and apply meaningful and goal-oriented practical tools in different natural environments to support physical and mental health in rehabilitation, social work, and health care sectors.
Content
• Theories linking nature, health and well-being
• Evidence-based research results between nature and wellbeing benefits
• Practical tools for preventive and treatment-based rehabilitation, health care, and social work – indoors, in green spaces, and woodlands.
Qualifications
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Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Pass (S) The students
- are able to describe the main impacts of nature for human physiology and mental wellbeing
- are able to describe the main theories of physiological and mental impacts of nature
- are able to use and apply at least two practical methods in two different nature environments to support client´s physical and mental health.
Enrollment
01.04.2023 - 30.04.2023
Timing
29.05.2023 - 02.06.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Face-to-face
Unit
School of Health and Social Studies
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 15
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy
- Degree Programme in Nursing
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services
- Degree Programme in Nursing
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Jane Paakkolanvaara
- Sanna Peltola
- Maija Jylhä
Teacher in charge
Maija Jylhä
Groups
-
STT23VKSSKSummer School, KuSo, Exchange students
Objective
The students
• know the physiological and psychological impacts of nature
• know the theoretical backgrounds of nature impacts and benefits for health and wellbeing
• able to use and apply meaningful and goal-oriented practical tools in different natural environments to support physical and mental health in rehabilitation, social work, and health care sectors.
Content
• Theories linking nature, health and well-being
• Evidence-based research results between nature and wellbeing benefits
• Practical tools for preventive and treatment-based rehabilitation, health care, and social work – indoors, in green spaces, and woodlands.
Teaching methods
Lectures, workshops and presentations
Student workload
Pretasks and self-learning 1,5 ect
Lectures and workshops 1,5 ect
Further information
Avoin AMK 3 paikkaa
EF 3 paikkaa
Evaluation scale
Pass/Fail
Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1-2)
Pass (S) The students
- are able to describe the main impacts of nature for human physiology and mental wellbeing
- are able to describe the main theories of physiological and mental impacts of nature
- are able to use and apply at least two practical methods in two different nature environments to support client´s physical and mental health.
Qualifications
-
Enrollment
01.12.2021 - 30.04.2022
Timing
30.05.2022 - 03.06.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Face-to-face
Unit
School of Health and Social Studies
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 10
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy
- Degree Programme in Nursing
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services
- Degree Programme in Nursing
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Miia Riihimäki
- Katriina Hyvönen
- Maija Jylhä
Teacher in charge
Maija Jylhä
Groups
-
STT22VKSSKSummer School, KuSo, Exchange students
Objective
The students
• know the physiological and psychological impacts of nature
• know the theoretical backgrounds of nature impacts and benefits for health and wellbeing
• able to use and apply meaningful and goal-oriented practical tools in different natural environments to support physical and mental health in rehabilitation, social work, and health care sectors.
Content
• Theories linking nature, health and well-being
• Evidence-based research results between nature and wellbeing benefits
• Practical tools for preventive and treatment-based rehabilitation, health care, and social work – indoors, in green spaces, and woodlands.
Teaching methods
Lectures, workshops and presentations
Student workload
Pretasks and self-learning 1,5 ect
Lectures and workshops 1,5 ect
Evaluation scale
Pass/Fail
Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1-2)
Pass (S) The students
- are able to describe the main impacts of nature for human physiology and mental wellbeing
- are able to describe the main theories of physiological and mental impacts of nature
- are able to use and apply at least two practical methods in two different nature environments to support client´s physical and mental health.
Qualifications
-