Gerontological social service work and exerciseLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You can use methods of exercise in gerontological social service work.

You can use methods of exercise in promoting the wellbeing of work groups.

You get practice in exercise counseling.

Content

How can psychological and social capacities be supported by exercise?

How does exercise support involvement and active participation?

How can methods of exercise be adapted in these environments?

Qualifications

Promotion of performance in aging and exercise 5 ECTS credits
Early services in elderly care and exercise 5 ECTS credits
Home care and exercise 5 ECTS credits

Materials

Gerontological knowledge base 10 ECTS credits
Ethical principles 5 ECTS credits
Gerontological social work 5 ECTS credits
Mental heath, substance abuse and disability service work 5 ECTS credits

Evaluation

Assessment criteria level 3: entry-level know-how and skills
Students can
a. use professional vocabulary systematically.
b. look for information in the key information sources of the field.
c. identify interrelated tasks.
d. work together with customers, users and target groups.
e. use the key models, methods, software and techniques of the professional field.
f. work as team members in a goal-oriented way.
g. justify their actions according to the ethical principles of the professional field.