Body structure and functions (5 cr)

Objective

- You know the main human organ systems and the musculoskeletal system and the principles of their regulation during exertion
- You understand the principles of the human body's recovery from exertion

Content

- What are the main human organ systems and the musculoskeletal system and the principles of their regulation during exertion?
- What are the principles of the human body's recovery from exertion?

Course material

The literature and other study materials used in the course will be published and distributed in the Learn environment at the start of the course and updated as necessary during the course.

Study forms and methods

The instruction is conducted entirely in-person at the Savonlinna campus according to the schedule. Remote participation is not possible. In-person instruction is not generally recorded, nor is it replaced by remote lectures when in-person instruction is provided according to the schedule. Part of the instruction takes place in a laboratory/simulation environment. Attendance at simulation exercises/oral exercises/workplace visits is essential to complete the course.

Studies are structured around group meetings according to the timetable and independent/group learning tasks. The course consists of scheduled lecture sessions and individual and small group tasks during the class. Additionally, project tasks, practical work, and simulation exercises are conducted.
Assessable tasks are done independently/as a group/in pairs.
Various feedback methods are utilized in the course. These can include written and oral feedback. Peer feedback can also be utilized.

RDI and work-related cooperation

Guest lectures will be given by representatives from the world of work.
Company visits are made and/or simulation exercises are performed.
The assignments are based on the needs of operators in the field.
A project assignment is completed in groups. (Describe in more detail)
Assignments can be completed with reference to tasks given by one’s employer or in connection to developing a product.

Timing of exams and assignments

During the course, theme-related learning tasks are completed. A report consisting of the course’s learning tasks is compiled during the course and submitted by the end of the course. The tasks are assessed according to the course’s evaluation criteria.

There are weekly tasks in the course. Group project tasks are completed during the course and must be ready by a separately specified submission date or at the latest by the end of the course.

The course ends at the time specified in the implementation details, by which the student must have submitted the required practical tasks and met the other requirements for a passing grade.

Student workload

* 1 ECTS credit corresponds to approximately 27 hours of student work. However, the workload depends on the student’s study skills and prior knowledge.
* In a 5 ECTS credit course, the student’s workload is approximately 135 hours, of which about 55 hours are scheduled lectures and group work under the teacher’s guidance, and about 70 hours are independent learning tasks.

Course part description

* Ihmisen elinjärjestelmät
* tuki- ja liikuntaelimistön sekä niiden säätelyn periaatteet kuormituksen aikana.
- Ihmisen elimistön kuormituksesta palautumisen periaatteet.
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Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students can
a. use professional terminology systematically.
b. look for information in the key information sources of the field.
c. identify interrelated tasks.
d. work together with clients, users and target groups.
e. choose appropriate models, methods, software and techniques according to the purpose and justify these choices
f. work as team members in a goal-oriented way.
g. justify their actions according to the ethical principles of the professional field.

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment is based on the course’s learning objectives and evaluation criteria. Passing the course requires completing the learning tasks with a passing grade.