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Health promotion with school-age children and young peopleLaajuus (2 cr)

Code: KOU0202A25S

Credits

2 op

Teaching language

  • Finnish

Objective

Students
• know how to utilise health information related to school-age children and students
• know how to use the methods of health promotion and group instruction, while improving inclusion
• know how to prevent, identify and treat mental health problems in school and student healthcare
• know how to assess and prevent health disparities and marginalisation in school-age children and young people
• know how to maintain a safe and healthy learning environment

Content

• age group- and community-specific wellbeing data
• evidence-based instruction methods, such as a motivating approach to lifestyle guidance and group instruction skills
• supporting and promoting mental health
• a safe and healthy school and study community and environment