Well-being from nutrition and physical exercise (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Content scheduling

Nutrion in media
Eating behaviour
Nutritient calculation
Development assignment in Nutrition

Objective

The student understands the influence of physical exercise and nutrition on well-being and health. The student knows the most significant factors influencing the public health of Finns and can apply the knowledge in practical work. The student can evaluate the interconnections between physical exercise and nutrition on an individual level. The student can critically analyse trends in nutrition and physical exercise. The student knows the basics of nutrient calculation and can apply calculations to nutritional recommendations.

Content

Nutrition of Finns, use of nutrition, challenges in the public health of Finns, physical exercise and various age groups, well-being of Finns, trends in nutrition and physical exercise

Location and time

E-learning in a learning environment (Moodle).

Materials

Nutrition and food recommendations: https://www.ruokavirasto.fi/en/themes/healthy-diet/nutrition-and-food-recommendations/

Teaching methods

lectures
Pairwork
Individual work

Exam schedules

Automatisoitu tentti, jonka suoritusajankohdan voi opiskelija itse määritellä.

Completion alternatives

Acceptance (replacement and inclusion)
Identifying and recognizing skills acquired in other ways
Studying
More detailed instructions can be found in the degree regulations and study guide.

Student workload

The scope of the course is 5 cr or 135 hours.
Webinars 10 h
Videos 10 h
Exam 1 h
Independent work 114 h

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

You will master the key concepts of exercise and nutrition and understand their significance for public health. You are able to study at the nutritional quality of your diet and solve nutrition related challenges. You can evaluate the impact of the solutions on well-being. You will identify trends in nutrition and exercise and be able to analyze them critically. You reflect on your own skills and development. You report logically, analytically and expertly.

Qualifications

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Further information

Avoin AMK 3
Campusonline 10