Group Activity Supporting the Functional Capacity of the Older People (2cr)
Code: C-10065-SX00GQ51-3002
General information
- Enrollment
- 09.03.2026 - 18.05.2026
- Registration for introductions has not started yet.
- Timing
- 01.06.2026 - 15.08.2026
- The implementation has not yet started.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 2 cr
- Institution
- Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, Suoritusaika verkossa 1.6.2026- 15.8.2026.
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Seats
- 0 - 10
- Course
- C-10065-SX00GQ51
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Evaluation scale
Pass/Fail
Objective
The Students - understand the phenomena and principles related to group activities - recognize the importance of physical and creative group activities maintaining and strengthening the health, well-being and functional abilities of an older person - get familiar with different activation and creative methods - plan goal-oriented, age-friendly, group activities for older people in different operating
Content
- general principles of group dynamics - group facilitation in different operating environments - accessibility in age-friendly group activities - sociocultural and creative methods in group activities - the application of creative activities to support occupational performance of elderly - utilizing digitalisation in group activities
Location and time
Online completion period: 1 June 2026 – 15 August 2026.
Materials
Learning material in Moodle Independent literature searches
Teaching methods
Elderly work encompasses more than care and nursing. Participation in group activities creates a sense of meaning and brings interactions into the life of an older person. Group activities comprehensively support functional capacity, provide experiences of inclusion, and strengthen agency. They enliven, refresh, and add value to the daily life of elderly individuals. In this course, you will explore the intricacies of group facilitation, the opportunities and significance of group activities, as well as creative and action-based methods. The implementation of the course takes place independently on the Moodle online learning platform.
Employer connections
The study unit does not include practical training.
Exam schedules
All assignments in the study unit must be completed successfully.
Completion alternatives
There is no optional mode of completion for the study unit.
Student workload
2 credits (1 credit = 27 hours) → 54 hours of student work.