The Environment in Support of Physical Activity and Ability to Function (5cr)

Objectives (course unit)

Learning goals The student is able to: • Define the main concepts used in the course. • Based on scientific evidence, explain the influence of various environmental factors on physical activity and functional capacity. • Name with justification the factors that promote and hinder physical activity and functional capacity from the perspective of the environment. • Evaluate critically and based on evidence accessibility and availability regarding the environment from the perspective of physical activity and ability to function. • Critically evaluate the importance of environment in increasing participation, as well as find evidence based solutions for participation in the planning phase of the environment. • Evaluate critically and based on evidence the impact that decisions concerning the environment have regarding promotion of physical activity and functional capacity.

Content (course unit)

Contents • Main concepts, such as the environment, physical activity, functional capacity, and participation • The environmental effects on physical activity and functional capacity • Factors related to the environment that promote and hinder physical activity and functional capacity • Environment accessibility and availability • Participation in planning the environment and in promoting physical activity and functional capacity • Technological solutions for promoting physical activity and functional capacity • Impact evaluation

Prerequisites (course unit)

This course is meant for Master's Degree students.

Assessment methods and criteria

Itsenäinen moodle-tentti: hyväksytty/hylätty Pienryhmätehtävät (3): numeraalinen arviointi 1-5

Assessment scale

1-5

Teaching methods

Online lecture (info/orientation) Independent work Small group work

Learning materials

Course material on the Moodle platform.

Content scheduling

Content: - Key concepts such as environment, physical activity and functional capacity, and inclusion - Environmental impacts on physical activity and functional capacity - Environmental factors that hinder and promote physical activity and functional capacity - Environmental accessibility and accessibility - Inclusion in environmental design and the promotion of physical activity and functional capacity - Technological solutions in the promotion of physical activity and functional capacity - Ex ante impact assessment (EVA)