Opetussuunnitelmat

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

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