Basics of human wellbeing and healthLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You can recognize the main dimensions of wellbeing.
You know the main facts of human anatomy and physiology from the viewpoints of wellbeing and health promotion.

Content

What does wellbeing mean?
What factors affect wellbeing?
What are the main dimensions of wellbeing?
What are the main facts in anatomy relating to the human musculoskeletal system, circulatory system and respiratory system?
What kind of physiological changes relate to diabetes and metabolic disorder?
What does the quality of life mean?
What factors promote the quality of life?

Materials

Health behaviour
Lifestyle change and how to support it

Evaluation

Students can
a. use professional vocabulary systematically.
b. look for information in the key information sources of the field.
c. identify interrelated tasks.