Exercise and Sports as a Support for the Comprehensive Development of Children and Young People (5cr)

Objectives (course unit)

Students study current literature and research to learn how to promote exercise and sports as a hobby for children and young people. Students know about the importance of exercise and sports for the growth and development of children and young people. Students know the basics of improving the various areas of physical fitness in children and young people, and become aware of their role in promoting physical activity. Students are able to describe how physical activity started in young age is important from society's perspective.

Content (course unit)

- Children's exercise behaviour in Finland and factors that promote and hinder exercise -The latest guidelines on health-enhancing exercise for children and young people, use of the guidelines -Developing children's and young people's physical preparedness and qualities - Health-promoting effects of exercise as a support to child and youth development -Guidance and coaching in motivating clients/promoting exercise behaviour and hobbies

Assessment methods and criteria

Hyväksytty-hylätty. Opintojakson hyväksytty suorittaminen edellyttää opintojakson tehtävien suorittamista hyväksytysti.

Assessment scale

1-5

Teaching methods

Online learning. The course can be completed independently online (Moodle).

Learning materials

Opettajan osoittama lähdemateriaali löytyy Moodle-alustalta.

Student workload

5 credits: 135 hours of student independent study.