Music and Physical Activities (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Objective

The student
• understands the meaning of music and physical activities in human self-knowledge, mental, social and physical development, health and well-being
• understands music and physical activities as a way and a method of self-expression and education in client work and social care with children and/or adult people
• student knows her musical, expressive and bodily strengths
• is able to use musical and physical expression and exercises in interaction, education and client work, as well as in community work

Content

• Theoretical and practical basics of music and physical activation in education, social rehabilitation and health promotion
• Exercises applied in working with diverse client groups in different ages
• Methods and materials of music, physical education and movement
• Principles and practice in creative and functional group counseling with different people, ages, client groups and communities

Materials

Soveltava liikunta 2012. Rintala, P., Niemelä, S., Huovinen,T. Liikuntatieteellinen seura Liikunta varhaiskasvatuksessa 2015. Sääkslahti,A. PS-kustannus

Completion alternatives

• Full-time studies: Contact lessons, seminars, counseling sessions for client groups and a portfolio. • Blended learning: Contact lessons, seminars, counseling sessions for client groups, e-learning assignments and a portfolio.

Student workload

• Full-time studies/Early childhood education: Contact lessons in music 20 h and in physical activities 20 h, seminars 8 h, client work 40 h, a portfolio 47 h. Total 135 hours.• Full-time studies/Social counseling: Contact lessons in music 16 h and in physical activities 24 h, seminars 8h, client work 40h, portfolio 47h. Total 135 hours.• Blended learning/Social Counseling: Contact lessons in music 12 h and in physical activities 16 h, seminars 8 h, client work 50 h, a portfolio 47 h. Total 135 hours.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Pass (S)
The student
• has theoretical and practical competence in music and physical activities
• is creative and innovative in her functional, written, musical and bodily problem solving skills, counselings and presentations
• is capable of developing her practical counseling skills in client work
• is able to critically assess her own musical and physical actions, and counseling skills in client work

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Pass (S) The student • has theoretical and practical competence in music and physical activities • is creative and innovative in her functional, written, musical and bodily problem solving skills, counselings and presentations • is capable of developing her practical counseling skills in client work • is able to critically assess her own musical and physical actions, and counseling skills in client work.

Qualifications

The student knows the theoretical and ethical principles of client work, human development and well-being.