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Active life of families (5 cr)

Code: LI00EE67-3001

General information


Enrollment

12.04.2021 - 25.04.2021

Timing

31.08.2021 - 31.12.2021

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Sports and Rehabilitation

Campus

Savonlinna Campus

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Physical Education

Teachers

  • Tiina Aho

Teacher in charge

Jouni Korhonen

Groups

  • LISA20SP
    Physical Education, full-time studies

Objective

You are familiar with factors affecting Finnish families' physical activity and exercise habits.
You understand the meaning of physically active lifestyle in promoting health and wellbeing.
You know methods and how to support families' active everyday life as a physical education instructor.

Content

What is known about Finnish families' physical activity and exercise habits?
How is physically active lifestyle defined?
Why is physically active lifestyle important?
What are the national and international recommendations for the physical activity of different age groups?
What factors promote or restrict families' active lifestyles?
What does the Transtheoretical Model (TTM) of Behavioral Change mean?
How can TTM be used in supporting active lifestyle?
How do you promote and support families' active lifestyles through physical activity instruction?

Evaluation scale

1-5