Opinto-opas

Objective

Students are aware of the central processes of developmental psychology during different phases of life. They know the principles of human mental development. In their work, students can promote
mental development and wellbeing as well as rehabilitation. They are aware of the positive factors for change and know how to promote good mental health. Students identify causes of mental
disorders and their manifestation as well as know how to apply work methods supporting mental health to their work. Students are prepared to identify, meet and support people and communities in crisis. They can analyse mental, underlying reasons for pain and know how to apply psychological pain treatment methods to their work.
Students understand the significance of the assessment of their self-knowledge and resources to building a therapeutic relationship and implementing therapy. They are able to describe the relation
between the body and mind in diverse life situations. Students have subjective experiences of
promoting body awareness by means of relaxation. They are able to choose and use various means
of relaxation techniques to support clients’ resources.

Content

Developmental phases of childhood, youth, adulthood and old age
Psychosocial rehabilitation and mental resources
Crisis and traumatic crisis
Mental disorders
Health and mental health interventions
Psychology of pain and psychological treatment methods of pain
Relation between the body and mind
Expressive body
Body awareness
Relaxation techniques

Location and time

N/A

Materials

Psykofyysinen fysioterapia, tenttikirjallisuus
Kirja: Herrala,H.Kahrola,T. & Sandström, M.(2008) Psykofyysinen ihminen. WSOY

Teaching methods

Developmental psychology
Clinical psychology
Blended learning, exam
Psychophysical physiotherapy
Contact teaching, Guided assignments

Employer connections

N/A

Exam schedules

Developmental psychology
Clinical psychology
Psychophysical physiotherapy, Exam

International connections

N/A

Completion alternatives

N/A

Student workload

N/A

Content scheduling

N/A

Further information

Opettajan laatimat tehtävät ja MATERIAALIT ovat Tekijänoikeuslain (404/61) mukaisia teoksia, joihin opettajalla on tekijänoikeus. Tehtäviä JA MATERIAALEJA ei saa käyttää muuten kuin omissa opinnoissaan. Niiden julkinen levittäminen on sallittua vain opettajan luvalla.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students use the appropriate core concepts as well as make choices using the knowledge base of their own professional field. They recognise the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions.
Students’ actions follow the rules and instructions given, and they use working methods appropriately and safely.
Students work according to the professional ethics of their own field, and they act responsibly as group members.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students analyse the relationships between appropriate core concepts as well as justify their choices using the knowledge base of their own professional field. They analyse the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions.
Students act according to the rules and instructions given in their operating environment, and they use working methods appropriately and safely.
Students work according to the professional ethics of their own field, and they act flexibly as group members.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students analyse and assess the relationships between appropriate core concepts as well as make choices using the knowledge base of their own professional field. They assess the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions.
Students act initiatively and goal-orientedly in diverse operating environments, and they apply working methods appropriately and safely.
Students work according to professional ethics in varied situations, and their functioning enhances group activities.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Students use the appropriate core concepts as well as make choices using the knowledge base of their own professional field. They recognise the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions.
Students’ actions follow the rules and instructions given, and they use working methods appropriately and safely.
Students work according to the professional ethics of their own field, and they act responsibly as group members.

Further information

Developmental psychology
Clinical psychology