Exercise and Sports as a Support for the Comprehensive Development of Children and Young People (5cr)
Code
General information
- Enrollment
- 10.11.2025 - 14.01.2026
- Registration for introductions has not started yet.
- Timing
- 23.02.2026 - 30.05.2026
- The implementation has not yet started.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Institution
- Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences, SeAMK Seinäjoki, Kampustalo
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Seats
- 0 - 30
- Course
- C-02472-FYS10AVO16
Unfortunately, no reservations were found for the realization Exercise and Sports as a Support for the Comprehensive Development of Children and Young People C-02472-FYS10AVO16-3018. It's possible that the reservations have not yet been published or that the realization is intended to be completed independently.
Evaluation scale
Passed/failed
Objective
Students study current literature and research to learn how to promote exercise and sports as a hobby for children and young people. Students know about the importance of exercise and sports for the growth and development of children and young people. Students know the basics of improving the various areas of physical fitness in children and young people, and become aware of their role in promoting physical activity. Students are able to describe how physical activity started in young age is important from society's perspective.
Content
- Children's exercise behaviour in Finland and factors that promote and hinder exercise -The latest guidelines on health-enhancing exercise for children and young people, use of the guidelines -Developing children's and young people's physical preparedness and qualities - Health-promoting effects of exercise as a support to child and youth development -Guidance and coaching in motivating clients/promoting exercise behaviour and hobbies
Teaching methods
On-line teaching
Exam schedules
Learning tasks and exam will be done during the course