Fundamentals of Promoting Well-being and HealthLaajuus (3 cr)

Objective

The student is able to explain how the theoretical foundation of health promotion has been constructed and define the key concepts of health promotion.
The student identifies the core content areas of health promotion and is able to analyze the factors that threaten the health and well-being of people of different ages.
The student recognizes methods, documents, and indicators related to the promotion of well-being and health.
The student can describe the basics of health-enhancing physical activity and recognize the importance of an active lifestyle for health and well-being.
The student is able to perform health-related fitness measurements safely.

Content

Well-being from the perspective of the individual, community, and society
Concepts of health promotion
Methods, documents, and indicators for promoting well-being and health
Basics of health-enhancing physical activity: health-related fitness, effects, recommendations, dosage
Measuring health-related fitness

Materials

In Reppu

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to critically evaluate and analyze the significance of a physically active lifestyle.
The student is able to interpret and apply key concepts and content related to well-being and health, the mechanisms of health-enhancing physical activity, recommendations, and dosage.
The student works as a member of a group, promoting and developing the group’s activities.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is able to justify and evaluate the importance of a physically active lifestyle.
The student is able to name, describe, and justify key concepts and content related to well-being and health, the mechanisms of health-enhancing physical activity, recommendations, and types of health-promoting physical activities.
The student works as a member of a group to achieve a common goal.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student recognizes the importance of a physically active lifestyle.
The student is able to name and describe key concepts and content related to well-being and health, the effects of health-enhancing physical activity, recommendations and dosage, as well as types of health-promoting physical activities.
The student considers others in their actions.
The student works as a member of a group.

Execution methods

Contact teaching and practical exercises

Accomplishment methods

Assessed performances: group assignment and online exam