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Gerontological social service work and exercise (5 cr)

Code: GE00CO63-3004

General information


Enrollment

08.11.2021 - 21.11.2021

Timing

01.01.2022 - 31.05.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Kouvola Campus

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Seats

40 - 50

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Elderly Care

Teachers

  • Marja-Sisko Luode
  • Merja Nurmi

Teacher in charge

Merja Nurmi

Groups

  • GEKV20SM
    Elderly care, part-time studies

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?

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

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