Nature and Wellbeing (5cr)

Objectives

The student
- understands how knowledge on nature and sensory perception combine in his/her experiencing nature
- understands how nature promotes health and wellbeing
- is able to plan and carry out health and wellbeing promoting activities in nature in co-operation with professionals/students presenting other fields
- becomes responsive to experiences and is able to use experiencial methods in nature activities
- is able to conduct activities in accordance with local legislation on the use of natural areas and is able to lead nature activities safely.

Content

The health and wellbeing promoting effects of nature The perception of nature – the connection of landscape and experiences Methods of experiencial nature activities in recreation and health promotion Guiding groups in nature Safety and legislation in nature activities Making nature and nature experiences more accessible