Health-enhancing Physical Activity and TechnologyLaajuus (5 cr)

Course unit code: C-10065-KO00CE57

General information

Credits: 5 cr

Institution: Metropolia University of Applied Sciences

Objective

The student - knows how to use the fundamental concepts and understands the characteristics of health enhancing physical activity - understands the importance of health enhancing physical activity as a part of his/her own wellbeing - is able to construct a diverse exercise plan from the point of view of health enhancing physical activity and can implement it in an urban environment - knows how to use modern health technology for motivation and monitoring the quality of regular and constant physical activity

Content

Enhancing health with physical activity Individuality in sports and physical activity Physical wellbeing caused by health enhancing physical activity Mental wellbeing caused by health enhancing physical activity Field-tests created to support starting and monitoring sports and physical activity Principles of pulse related exercises Different health technological innovations for supporting physical activity The newest trends in sports

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to: - demonstrate familiarization with the knowledge base of the field - distinguish everyday knowledge from scientific knowledge - use the concepts of the field appropriately - evaluate personal strengths and development needs - demonstrate having reached the goals set for the core competence

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is able to: - search for evidence-based knowledge in a versatile manner - use concepts of the field extensively - justify one’s actions rationally - work in a goal-oriented manner and develop oneself

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to: - use and evaluate evidence-based knowledge critically - apply the concepts of the field extensively - evaluate and apply alternative solutions to decision-making - work in a goal-oriented manner and develop oneself