Health-enhancing Physical Activity and TechnologyLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

The student
- knows how to use the fundamental concepts and understands the characteristics of health enhancing physical activity
- understands the importance of health enhancing physical activity as a part of his/her own wellbeing
- is able to construct a diverse exercise plan from the point of view of health enhancing physical activity and can implement it in an urban environment
- knows how to use modern health technology for motivation and monitoring the quality of regular and constant physical activity

Content

Enhancing health with physical activity
Individuality in sports and physical activity
Physical wellbeing caused by health enhancing physical activity
Mental wellbeing caused by health enhancing physical activity
Field-tests created to support starting and monitoring sports and physical activity
Principles of pulse related exercises
Different health technological innovations for supporting physical activity
The newest trends in sports

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to:
- demonstrate familiarization with the knowledge base of the field
- distinguish everyday knowledge from scientific knowledge
- use the concepts of the field appropriately
- evaluate personal strengths and development needs
- demonstrate having reached the goals set for the core competence

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is able to:
- search for evidence-based knowledge in a versatile manner
- use concepts of the field extensively
- justify one’s actions rationally
- work in a goal-oriented manner and develop oneself

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to:
- use and evaluate evidence-based knowledge critically
- apply the concepts of the field extensively
- evaluate and apply alternative solutions to decision-making
- work in a goal-oriented manner and develop oneself

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student is able to:
- demonstrate familiarization with the knowledge base of the field
- distinguish everyday knowledge from scientific knowledge
- use the concepts of the field appropriately
- evaluate personal strengths and development needs
- demonstrate having reached the goals set for the core competence