Physical Activity and Wellbeing in Cold (5op)

Arviointiasteikko

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Sisällön jaksotus

The main themes of the course:
-Human Physiology in Cold Protection
-Physical and Psychological Performance in Cold
-Health and Different Forms of Exercise
-Cold Protection
-Unintentional Injuries in Cold

Tavoitteet

You know the physiological effects of cold and understand the physical and psychological effects of cold on a person’s ability to function, health, and movement. You understand the importance of the cold to the implementation of exercise and know the risks associated with cold exposure and the appropriate methods to manage them. You take into account the requirements of clothing and protection against the cold set by northern conditions, and you know the most typical accidents related to cold exposure.

Tämän opintojakson jälkeen

• Tunnet kylmän fysiologiset vaikutukset ja ymmärrät kylmän fyysiset ja psyykkiset vaikutukset ihmisen toimintakykyyn, terveyteen ja liikkumiseen.
• Ymmärrät kylmän merkityksen liikunnan ja urheilun toteuttamiselle ja tunnet kylmäaltistukseen liittyvät riskit ja tarkoituksenmukaiset menetelmät niiden hallitsemiseksi.
• Huomioit pohjoisten olosuhteiden asettamat vaatimukset vaatetukselle ja kylmältä suojautumiselle sekä tiedät tyypillisimmät kylmän altistukseen liittyvät tapaturmat.

Kompetenssit: Liikuntapedagogiikka, luontoliikuntaosaaminen 

Sisältö

Theme 1. Physical Activity in Cold: physical and psychological performance, wellbeing and movement
Theme 2. Cold Protection: unintentional injuries in cold

Aika ja paikka

Implementation Method: NONSTOP | Online Completion (Independent)

•Delivered entirely online.
•Does not include scheduled interaction or assignments.
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The course is studied online in the Moodle online learning environment.
The course can be studied independently at your own pace during the implementation period and it does not include scheduled interaction or assignments.

Oppimateriaalit

The learning materials used in the course include online materials, articles related to the topic, and books. The learning materials will be announced in Moodle online learning environment at the beginning of the course.

Opetusmenetelmät

Implementation Method: NONSTOP | Online Completion (Independent)

•Delivered entirely online.
•Does not include scheduled interaction or assignments.
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-The study unit is conducted online in the Moodle online learning environment. It can be studied independently at your own pace during the implementation period rom 2.2.2026 to 3.5.2026
-The study unit features/includes inquiry-based learning – Students search for relevant information from various sources and develop new perspectives.
-Study unit will be assessed within one month after the study unit ends of 3.5.2026
-This study unit follows the Arene’s recommendations on the use of artificial intelligence for universities of applied sciences.
-All assignments must be submitted/completed by 3.5.2026 at 23:59
-The study unit will be assessed based on the completion of themed assignments.

Tenttien ajankohdat ja uusintamahdollisuudet

The course includes five (5) online exams.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

No alternative completion methods

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

Estimated workload:
-Main themes (5) of the course: 81 hours
-Reflective reports. 54 hours

Arviointikriteerit, hyväksytty/hylätty

-You know the physiological effects of cold and understand the physical and psychological effects of cold on a person’s ability to function, health, and movement.
-You understand the importance of the cold to the implementation of exercise and know the risks associated with cold exposure and the appropriate methods to manage them.
-You take into account the requirements of clothing and protection against the cold set by northern conditions, and you know the most typical accidents related to cold exposure.

Assingments/exams:
-One exam per main theme = total of five exams | Details can be found in the exam activities in Moodle
-Three (3) reflective reports. Length: Four (4) to seven (7) pages per report | Details can be found in the Reflective reports activity in Moodle.

Arviointikriteeri, hyväksytty/hylätty

Approved
Human physiology and performance in cold:
- You know the physiological effects of cold and understand the physical and psychological effects of cold on a person’s ability to function, health, and movement.

Cold protection and unintentional injuries in cold:
- You understand the risks associated with cold exposure and the appropriate methods to manage them. You know the most typical accidents related to cold exposure.

Failed
Human physiology and performance in cold:
- You don’t know the physiological effects of cold and don’t understand the physical and psychological effects of cold on a person’s ability to function, health, and movement.

Cold protection and unintentional injuries in cold:
- You don’t understand the risks associated with cold exposure and the appropriate methods to manage them. You don’t know the most typical accidents related to cold exposure.