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Exercise and Nutrition for the AgedLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: AL00BM50

Credits

5 op

Objective

Students will be able to work as an expert in exercise for the aged and will be a qualified coach for seniors authorised by the Age Institute.

Content

Health and well-being promotion for the aging population
Changes in health and physical and mental capacity during aging
Physical exercises and fitness testing for the aged
Nutrition counselling for the aged

Materials

Ikäinstituutin Voitas -valmentaja materiaali
Opettajien materiaalit Moodlessa

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The students are able to assess and develop ways of promoting exercise amongst the aging population. They are able to work as specialists in exercise for the elderly using an extensive knowledge base. They are able to work independently and assess their own work. The students can organise group work.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The students are able to use customer-oriented counselling methods when working with the elderly. They can instruct exercise sessions for the elderly and give them nutritional advice based on their theoretical knowledge.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students are able to explain the significance of exercise to the health and well-being of the elderly. They can describe changes in health and physical capability that happen during the aging process. The students are able to describe the principles of exercise and nutritional instruction for the elderly. They are able to conduct fitness testing for the elderly safely and to a high standard.

Further information

TKI- opintoina suoritetaan 2-3 op.

en
Enrollment

11.09.2024 - 31.01.2025

Timing

04.09.2025 - 15.12.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Sote

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Sports and Leisure Management
Teachers
  • Teija Vainikka
  • Liisa Paavola
Groups
  • ALK23S
    ALK23S
  • ALM23K
    ALM23K

Objective

Students will be able to work as an expert in exercise for the aged and will be a qualified coach for seniors authorised by the Age Institute.

Content

Health and well-being promotion for the aging population
Changes in health and physical and mental capacity during aging
Physical exercises and fitness testing for the aged
Nutrition counselling for the aged

Materials

Ikäinstituutin Voitas -valmentaja materiaali
Opettajien materiaalit Moodlessa

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The students are able to assess and develop ways of promoting exercise amongst the aging population. They are able to work as specialists in exercise for the elderly using an extensive knowledge base. They are able to work independently and assess their own work. The students can organise group work.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The students are able to use customer-oriented counselling methods when working with the elderly. They can instruct exercise sessions for the elderly and give them nutritional advice based on their theoretical knowledge.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students are able to explain the significance of exercise to the health and well-being of the elderly. They can describe changes in health and physical capability that happen during the aging process. The students are able to describe the principles of exercise and nutritional instruction for the elderly. They are able to conduct fitness testing for the elderly safely and to a high standard.

Prerequisites

Liikunnan perusteet, anatomia ja fysiologia, kuormitusfysiologia, ravitsemus ja kuntosaliharjoittelu

Further information

TKI- opintoina suoritetaan 2-3 op.

en
Enrollment

19.08.2024 - 22.09.2024

Timing

01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

2.5 op

RDI portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

50 % Contact teaching, 50 % Distance learning

Unit

Business

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Sports and Leisure Management
Teachers
  • Teija Vainikka
  • Liisa Paavola
Groups
  • ALM22K
    ALM22K
  • ALK22S
    ALK22S

Objective

Students will be able to work as an expert in exercise for the aged and will be a qualified coach for seniors authorised by the Age Institute.

Content

Health and well-being promotion for the aging population
Changes in health and physical and mental capacity during aging
Physical exercises and fitness testing for the aged
Nutrition counselling for the aged

Location and time

29.8. - 30.11.2024

Materials

Ikäinstituutin Voitas -valmentaja materiaali
Opettajien materiaalit Repussa

Teaching methods

Kontaktiopetus (Kamk ja Teams), harjoitukset, itsenäiset tehtävät

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The students are able to assess and develop ways of promoting exercise amongst the aging population. They are able to work as specialists in exercise for the elderly using an extensive knowledge base. They are able to work independently and assess their own work. The students can organise group work.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The students are able to use customer-oriented counselling methods when working with the elderly. They can instruct exercise sessions for the elderly and give them nutritional advice based on their theoretical knowledge.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students are able to explain the significance of exercise to the health and well-being of the elderly. They can describe changes in health and physical capability that happen during the aging process. The students are able to describe the principles of exercise and nutritional instruction for the elderly. They are able to conduct fitness testing for the elderly safely and to a high standard.

Assessment methods and criteria

Suoritukset:
- orientaatio- ja laatutehtävä, laajuus 1,5op, arvointi 0-5
- VoiTasValmentaja (Ikäinstituutin konseptin mukaan), osallistuminen opetukseen ja harjoituksiin, laajuus 1op, arviointi hyv (erillinen todistus)
- ohjaukset ja niiden kirjallinen itsearviointi, laajuus 0,5op, hyv-hyl
- vanhusvalmentajatehtävä, laajuus 1op , 0-5
- ravitsemusosuus, laajuus 1op, arviointi 0-5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Opiskelija osaa arvioida ja kehittää ikääntyvän väestön liikunnan edistämisen keinoja.
Opiskelija osaa toimia ikäihmisten liikunnan ja ravitsemuksen asiantuntijana laaja-alaista tietoperustaa käyttäen.
Opiskelija osaa suhteuttaa sisältöä laajoihin ja ajankohtaisiin kokonaisuuksiin.
Opiskelija osaa toimia itsenäisesti ja arvioida kriittisesti toimintaansa

Toteutuksen arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4)

Opiskelija soveltaa asiakaslähtöisesti tietoperustaa sekä neuvontamenetelmiä ikäihmisten ohjauksessa.
Opiskelija osaa teoreettisesti perustellen toteuttaa ikäihmisten liikunta- ja ravinto-ohjausta.
Opiskelija osaa tarkastella sisältöjä useasta eri näkökulmasta.
Opiskelija toteuttaa ikäihmisten terveyskuntotestausta turvallisesti ja laadukkaasti.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Opiskelija osaa selittää liikunnan merkitystä ikäihmisten terveydelle ja hyvinvoinnille.
Opiskelija osaa määritellä terveyden ja toimintakyvyn muutoksia ikääntyessä.
Opiskelija osaa kuvata ikäihmisten liikuntaharjoittelun ja ravinto-ohjauksen periaatteet.
Opiskelija osaa toteavalla tasolla tuoda esille sisältöjen ydinkohtia.
Opiskelija osaa toteuttaa ikäihmisten terveyskuntotestausta.

Prerequisites

Liikunnan perusteet, anatomia ja fysiologia, kuormitusfysiologia, ravitsemus ja kuntosaliharjoittelu

Further information

TKI- opintoina suoritetaan 2-3 op.

en
Enrollment

01.12.2022 - 31.01.2023

Timing

01.01.2023 - 31.07.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Business

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Sports and Leisure Management
Teachers
  • Titta Kuorelahti
  • Teija Vainikka
Groups
  • ALK21S
    ALK21S

Objective

Students will be able to work as an expert in exercise for the aged and will be a qualified coach for seniors authorised by the Age Institute.

Content

Health and well-being promotion for the aging population
Changes in health and physical and mental capacity during aging
Physical exercises and fitness testing for the aged
Nutrition counselling for the aged

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The students are able to assess and develop ways of promoting exercise amongst the aging population. They are able to work as specialists in exercise for the elderly using an extensive knowledge base. They are able to work independently and assess their own work. The students can organise group work.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The students are able to use customer-oriented counselling methods when working with the elderly. They can instruct exercise sessions for the elderly and give them nutritional advice based on their theoretical knowledge.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students are able to explain the significance of exercise to the health and well-being of the elderly. They can describe changes in health and physical capability that happen during the aging process. The students are able to describe the principles of exercise and nutritional instruction for the elderly. They are able to conduct fitness testing for the elderly safely and to a high standard.

Prerequisites

Liikunnan perusteet, anatomia ja fysiologia, kuormitusfysiologia, ravitsemus ja kuntosaliharjoittelu

Further information

TKI- opintoina suoritetaan 2-3 op.

en
Enrollment

21.11.2022 - 31.01.2023

Timing

01.01.2023 - 31.07.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Business

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Sports and Leisure Management
Teachers
  • Titta Kuorelahti
  • Teija Vainikka
  • Liisa Paavola
Groups
  • ALM21K2
    ALM21K2
  • ALM21K
    ALM21K

Objective

Students will be able to work as an expert in exercise for the aged and will be a qualified coach for seniors authorised by the Age Institute.

Content

Health and well-being promotion for the aging population
Changes in health and physical and mental capacity during aging
Physical exercises and fitness testing for the aged
Nutrition counselling for the aged

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The students are able to assess and develop ways of promoting exercise amongst the aging population. They are able to work as specialists in exercise for the elderly using an extensive knowledge base. They are able to work independently and assess their own work. The students can organise group work.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The students are able to use customer-oriented counselling methods when working with the elderly. They can instruct exercise sessions for the elderly and give them nutritional advice based on their theoretical knowledge.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students are able to explain the significance of exercise to the health and well-being of the elderly. They can describe changes in health and physical capability that happen during the aging process. The students are able to describe the principles of exercise and nutritional instruction for the elderly. They are able to conduct fitness testing for the elderly safely and to a high standard.

Prerequisites

Liikunnan perusteet, anatomia ja fysiologia, kuormitusfysiologia, ravitsemus ja kuntosaliharjoittelu

Further information

TKI- opintoina suoritetaan 2-3 op.

en
Enrollment

01.12.2021 - 31.01.2022

Timing

01.01.2022 - 31.07.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

School of Tourism and Sports

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Teachers
  • Teija Vainikka
  • Liisa Paavola
Groups
  • ALK20S
    ALK20S

Objective

Students will be able to work as an expert in exercise for the aged and will be a qualified coach for seniors authorised by the Age Institute.

Content

Health and well-being promotion for the aging population
Changes in health and physical and mental capacity during aging
Physical exercises and fitness testing for the aged
Nutrition counselling for the aged

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The students are able to assess and develop ways of promoting exercise amongst the aging population. They are able to work as specialists in exercise for the elderly using an extensive knowledge base. They are able to work independently and assess their own work. The students can organise group work.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The students are able to use customer-oriented counselling methods when working with the elderly. They can instruct exercise sessions for the elderly and give them nutritional advice based on their theoretical knowledge.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students are able to explain the significance of exercise to the health and well-being of the elderly. They can describe changes in health and physical capability that happen during the aging process. The students are able to describe the principles of exercise and nutritional instruction for the elderly. They are able to conduct fitness testing for the elderly safely and to a high standard.

Prerequisites

Liikunnan perusteet, anatomia ja fysiologia, kuormitusfysiologia, ravitsemus ja kuntosaliharjoittelu

Further information

TKI- opintoina suoritetaan 2-3 op.