Course code

TST7032.LT

old course code

Course title in Estonian

Kehaline aktiivsus ja heaolu

Course title in English

Physical Activity and Well-Being

ECTS credits

4.0

Assessment form

Examination

lecturer of 2023/2024 Spring semester

Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.

lecturer of 2024/2025 Autumn semester

Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.

Course aims

Provide knowledge about the relationship between physical activity and well-being in different age groups. To provide knowledge about the impact of social and psychological factors on physical activity at the level of the individual, society and organizations. Design skills in analyzing programs that promote physical activity.

Brief description of the course

Physical activity, body and well-being. Physical activity and motivation. Social and environmental correlates of physical activity. Physical activity and emotions. Physical activity in clinical population. Physical activity in preschool- and school-aged groups. Physical activity in middle-aged and older adults. Intervention strategies in groups and individuals. Intervention strategies in organizations and communities.

Learning outcomes in the course

Upon completing the course the student:
- knows the relationship of physical activity with the welfare of the individual and at the level of indivorganization and society;
- is able to analyze programs that promote physical activity.

Teacher

Õppejõud on määramata (Lecturer not assigned)

Study programmes containing that course

Well-Being and Health Behaviour (TSTM/24.LT)
Well-Being and Health Behaviour (TSTM/23.LT)
Teacher of Physical Education (TSKOM/22.LT)
Well-Being and Health Behaviour (TSTM/22.LT)
Well-Being and Health Behaviour (TSTM/21.LT)
Recreation Management (TSRKM/21.LT)
Well-Being and Health Behaviour (TSTM/20.LT)
Teacher of Physical Education (TSKOM/20.LT)