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Human growth, development and learning (5 cr)

Code: FJ00DK65-3006

General information


Enrollment

23.08.2021 - 29.08.2021

Timing

31.08.2021 - 14.12.2021

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Distance learning

Unit

Department of Sports and Rehabilitation

Campus

Savonlinna Campus

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Seats

0 - 40

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Podiatry

Teachers

  • Laura Saar

Teacher in charge

Laura Saar

Groups

  • JTSA21SM
    Podiatry, part-time studies

Objective

You can define the basic concepts of motor learning.
You identify stages in the growth and development of human beings as well as the requirements for development and motor learning processes in different ages.
You can describe stages in human beings’ motor learning skills in different periods of life.
You can encounter other human beings.
You can create practical relationships with other people.
You are familiar with the basics of guidance and counselling of individuals and groups.

Content

How do human beings grow up and develop?
What is motor learning?
Which are the requirements for motor learning in different ages?
How does motoric ability and learning change in different ages?
What is motor control?
Which methods do you use to observe motor ability in different ages?
How do you encounter human beings?
Which characteristics do you need to create functioning interaction with other people?
What are the methods to guide individuals and groups?

Evaluation scale

1-5