Haapala, Pia ; Mäntykivi, Pirkko ; Hautamäki, Minna ; Svahn, Tarja
Language of Instruction:
Finnish
Learning Outcomes
Students will:
- know the structure of the human body
- understand the function and regulation of the respiratory and circulatory systems
- understand the function of the nervous system and muscle control and the basics of movement mechanics
- understand the role of the nervous system in human functioning
- know what factors contribute to physical fitness and understand how they are influenced by stress physiology
- know how to measure cardiorespiratory fitness and interpret the results
- know what human life spans involve
- become aware of central psychological processes and of their role in behaviour and learn to observe how emotions affect the body
- understand how the environment and social interaction affect functional capacity and wellbeing
Student's Workload
Will be announced at the beginning of the course.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No previous studies are required.
Contents
- Human development and life span
- Human anatomy and physiology
- Impact of stress on the components of physical fitness and bodily systems
- Instruments for assessing aerobic endurance
- Sensory functions
- Structure and function of the central nervous system
- Classification and regulation of movements
- Neuromuscular system and its functions
- Arousal, emotions, motivation, personality, and mental self-regulation
- Body image, feelings and bodily functions
- Factors promoting human functions, health and well-being
Recommended or Required Reading
Students will receive a reading list.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods