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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

-

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
  • STT23VKSSK
    Summer School, KuSo, Exchange students

Objectives

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 for students

Avoin AMK 3 paikkaa
EF 3 paikkaa

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (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.

Prerequisites

-

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
  • STT22VKSSK
    Summer School, KuSo, Exchange students

Objectives

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

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (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.

Prerequisites

-