Gerontological social service work and exercise (5 cr)
Code: GE00CO63-3003
General information
Enrollment
14.12.2020 - 14.01.2021
Timing
01.01.2021 - 28.05.2021
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Kouvola Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Elderly Care
Teachers
- Riitta Tenkanen-Salmela
- Merja Nurmi
Teacher in charge
Merja Nurmi
Groups
-
GEKV19SMElderly 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
1-5
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