Well-being from nutrition and physical exercise (5 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

The student understands the influence of physical exercise and nutrition on well-being and health. The student knows the most significant factors influencing the public health of Finns and can apply the knowledge in practical work. The student can evaluate the interconnections between physical exercise and nutrition on an individual level. The student can critically analyse trends in nutrition and physical exercise. The student knows the basics of nutrient calculation and can apply calculations to nutritional recommendations.

Content

Nutrition of Finns, use of nutrition, challenges in the public health of Finns, physical exercise and various age groups, well-being of Finns, trends in nutrition and physical exercise

Prerequisites

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Teaching methods

Lectures Pairwork Individual work

Location and time

E-learning in a learning environment (Moodle).

Learning materials and recommended literature

Nutrition and food recommendations: https://www.ruokavirasto.fi/en/themes/healthy-diet/nutrition-and-food-recommendations/

Alternative completion methods of implementation

Acceptance (replacement and inclusion) Identifying and recognizing skills acquired in other ways Studying More detailed instructions can be found in the degree regulations and study guide.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Automatisoitu tentti, jonka suoritusajankohdan voi opiskelija itse määritellä.

Student workload

The scope of the course is 5 cr or 135 hours. Webinars 10 h Videos 10 h Exam 1 h Independent work 114 h

Content scheduling

Nutrion in media Eating behaviour Nutritient calculation Development assignment in Nutrition

Evaluation scale

0-5