Basics of nature-based rehabilitationLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You understand what professional nature-based activities mean.
You understand the meaning of your own relationship with nature as a basis for professional activities.
You are able to demonstrate your familiarity with the theoretical basics of nature-based activities.
You are aware of how nature is used in rehabilitation in social services and health care.
You become familiar with the key research of the welfare effects of nature.

Content

What do professional nature-based activities mean?
How does your own relationship with the nature construct the professional activities in rehabilitation?
What is the theoretical and research background of nature-based activities?
How nature is used in rehabilitation within social services and health care?
What do we know about the welfare effects of nature?

Evaluation

Students can
use professional vocabulary and concepts in an expert way in different situations.
evaluate information sources critically.