•     Physical Ageing SX00BM35-3015 14.01.2021-13.03.2021  5 credits  (SXC21K2) +-
    Learning outcomes of the course
    Students will become familiar with basic human anatomy and physiology. They will learn the central theories and models of biological ageing as well as the changes caused by normal physical ageing in human physiology. Students will be able to assess the impact of these changes on elderly people’s functional capacity.
    Course contents
    Essential human anatomy and physiology: musculoskeletal system, cardiovascular system, respiratory system, digestive system, urinary system and fluid balance, the senses, nervous system, and hormonal regulation. Natural changes related to ageing in different organs and their impact on human functioning.
    Assessment criteria
    Satisfactory
    PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE
    The student is able to:
    - apply professional knowledge in the field appropriately
    - use concepts and information in elderly care and gerontology systematically
    - argue a course of action on the basis of research information and findings
    - find information and argue the use of his sources
    PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, PERFORMANCE AND DEVELOPMENT
    The student is able to:
    - work in various duties depending on the assignment
    - define the principles of and requirements for elderly care and gerontology
    - show that he has achieved the targets for core competence
    RESPONSIBILITY, COOPERATION AND MANAGEMENT
    The student is able to:
    - find out the safety instructions concerning a word assignments and to act accordingly
    - act according to the relevant professional ethical principles in elderly care
    - plan and guide the operation of multidisciplinary groups
    - communicate about professional issues
    Good
    PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE
    The student is able to:
    - use concepts and knowledge in elderly care and gerontology fluently and comprehensively
    - assess and use information sources and research information with a critical eye
    PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, PERFORMANCE AND DEVELOPMENT
    The student is able to:
    - apply research information to professional assignments in elderly care
    - operate in a range of work situations, also in international contexts
    - act in a client- and customer-oriented way and as an entrepreneur
    RESPONSIBILITY, COOPERATION AND MANAGEMENT
    The student is able to:
    - act responsibly in work duties, taking safety issues into consideration
    - evaluate actions from the viewpoint of professional ethics in elderly care
    - represent his professional field in multidisciplinary and international groups and projects
    Excellent
    PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE
    The student is able to:
    - display a good understanding of professional information in elderly care and gerontology
    - use theoretical and professional concepts and knowledge like an expert and combine them into larger entities
    - create and communicate new information
    PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, PERFORMANCE AND DEVELOPMENT
    The student is able to:
    - develop innovative and alternative solutions to professional assignments and problems in elderly care and gerontology
    - apply professional expertise in new situations
    - take responsibility for a professional process in its entirety
    RESPONSIBILITY, COOPERATION AND MANAGEMENT
    The student is able to:
    - develop the community's safety and responsibility
    - apply professional ethics of elderly care in various situations
    - manage the professional development of individuals/groups
    - act purposefully and to develop himself and working life
    Further information
    The student advisor will recommend optional programme components for each student based on their individual study plan.
    Name of lecturer(s)

    Anou Londesborough

    Mode of delivery

    20% Face-to-face, 80% Distance learning

    Recommended or required reading

    - Nienstedt, W. ja Kallio, S. Luut ja ytimet - ihmiselimistö lyhyesti. WSOY.
    - Heikkinen, E. ja Rantanen, T. Gerontologia. 2p.(2008) tai 3p. (2013). Duodecim.
    - Tilvis, R. ym. Geriatria. 2 uud.p. 2010. Duodecim.

    Planned learning activities and teaching methods

    online studying
    lectures
    assignments

    Assessment methods and criteria

    online exams 33%
    assignments 66%

    Language of instruction

    Tuition in Finnish

    Timing

    14.01.2021 - 13.03.2021

    Enrollment date

    30.11.2020 - 31.01.2021

    Group(s)
    • SXC21K2
    Seats

    0 - 30

    Unit, in charge

    School of Wellbeing

    Teacher(s)

    Anou Londesborough

    Further information for students

    N/A

    Degree Programme

    Elderly Care

    Unit location

    Myllypurontie 1

    Virtual proportion

    4 credits

    Evaluation scale

    0-5

    Completion alternatives

    N/A

    Work placement(s)

    N/A

    Exam schedule

    Online examinations available:
    1. exam 28.1.-1.2.2021
    2. exam 17.2.-21.2.2021
    3. exam 27.2.-2.3.2021
    Re-examinations:

    International connections

    N/A

    Students use of time and load

    contact teaching 26h
    online and self studying 110h

    Content periodicity

    anatomy and physiology 2 ECTS points
    physiology of aging 3 ECTS points