Physical Activity and Wellbeing in Cold

Education name: Physical Activity and Wellbeing in Cold
Education type: Bachelor level
Scope of studies: 5 ECT
Implementation time: 01.02.2025 - 30.11.2025
Enrollment time: 01.11.2024 08:00 - 30.10.2025 16:00
Seats free: 20/20
Implementation type: Online studies
Themes: Well-being and health, Safety
Price: 75€
Teaching language: English
Teacher: Arno Heikkala

General information

This study unit is for you who want to strengthen your understanding of the physical and psychological effects of cold on a person's ability to function, health and movement. Content: Physical Activity in Cold: physical and psychological performance, wellbeing and movement, Cold Protection: unintentional injuries in cold.

Implementations

Physical Activity and Wellbeing in Cold
Basic information
Identifier: VR705LL8OJ-3005
Learning Objectives

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.

Competences: Sports pedagogy, nature sports skills

Content

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

Additional information

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