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Description |
This Bachelor's level course is offered by JAMK School of Health and Social Studies and it provides students knowledge of the physiological and mental impacts of nature. The students get familiar with the theoretical background of nature impacts and benefits and learn the basics of adventure education. They also learn to use and apply practical tools in different nature environments to support physical and mental health in rehabilitation, social work, and health care sectors. |
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Date |
30.05.2022 - 03.06.2022 | |
Last enrolment date |
08.05.2022 | |
Goal |
The students - know the physiological and psychological impacts of nature - know the theoretical backgrounds of nature impacts and benefits for health and wellbeing - know the basics about adventure education and use of adventure in rehabilitation, social work, and health care sectors - are able to use and apply meaningful and goal-oriented practical tools in different natural environments to support physical and mental health in rehabilitation, social work, and health care sectors |
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Contents |
- theories linking nature, health and well-being - theories linking in adventure education / the use of adventure in rehabilitation - evidence-based research results between nature and wellbeing benefits - practical tools for preventive and treatment-based rehabilitation, health care, and social work – indoors, in green spaces, and woodlands |
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Price |
45 € If you are an unemployed jobseeker or an asylum seeker, the studies are free of charge. In this case, do not proceed to online payment and use the secure email to submit the certificate without delay. Instructions: www.jamk.fi/openstudies/free-of-charge |
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Further Information |
Maija Jylhä, Miia Riihimäki and Katriina Hyvönen (firstname.lastname@jamk.fi) |
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Further Information about the enrolment |
avoinamk@jamk.fi We take 3 students to Open studies according to enrollment order. |
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Other info |
The course will be organised 30 May - 3 June 2022 at Jyväskylä, Finland. Please find the detailed course schedule below. The schedule may be subject to change under certain circumstances. Monday 30.5. - Gym D207, Rajakatu 35 9.00-12.00 Welcome Orientation to the week and get together Senior Lecturer Maija Jylhä 13.00-15.00 Adventure education and adventure therapy - the basics of the concept Senior Lecturer Miia Riihimäki Tuesday 31.5. - Day at Laajavuori, Laajavuorentie 8.30-15.00 "I'm ready for the adventure!" - The use of adventure in rehabilitation, social work, and health care sectors Senior Lecturer Miia Riihimäki Wednesday 1.6. - Gym D207, Rajakatu 35 9.00-11.30 Green Care - the basics of Green Care approach Senior Lecturer Miia Riihimäki 12.30-16.00 Flow with Nature - intervention and research Senior Lecturer Katriina Hyvönen Thursday 2.6. 9.00-12.00 - Äijälänkuja 6 Field visit: Äijälä Rehabilitation Center Senior Lecturer Maija Jylhä 13.30-17.30 - Lehtisaari Outdoor Activities Senior Lecturer Maija Jylhä Friday 3.6. - Gym D207, Rajakatu 35 9.00-12.00 Looking back: what have learned? Senior Lecturers Maija Jylhä and Miia Riihimäki 13.00-15.00 Celebrations and closing the week Senior Lecturers Maija Jylhä ja Miia Riihimäki |
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