Wellness from Nature and Greencare in Finland - Opinto-opas

Upon completion of this module, the student is able to
-understand the concepts of Green Care
-recognise the possibilities of nature for wellness
-understand the uniqueness of Finland offering nature-based experiences
-understand different nature-based wellness business models
-develop and manage nature-based wellness experiences

This course is part of the minor package of Nature and Wellness Experiences.

Concepts and methods of Green Care and wellness from nature
Finnish Snow Culture
Arctic tourism/Sami culture
Digital nature tourism
Food in nature/food from nature
Sustainability in nature-based tourism
Nature tourism research

The student’s participation in the activities of the module is rather passive and his/her contribution to the team work is inadequate . The student shows only moderate ability to analyse and develop nature-based tourism business. The student completes the assignments of the module with minimal input and does not show deep understanding of the topic.

The student’s participation in the activities of the module is rather active and his/her contribution to the team work is considerable/valuable. The student shows moderate ability to analyse and develop nature-based tourism business. The student completes the assignments of the module with good results and understands well the concepts of the topic.

The student’s participation in the activities of the module is very active and constructive. He/she acts as a team motivator with his/her actions and knowledge and the student’s contribution to the team work and completion of the assignments is crucial. He/she shows excellent skills to analyse and develop nature-based tourism. The student completes the assignments with excellent results showing deep understanding of the concepts of the topic and produces new ideas and thoughts.

This course is blended (some sessions are on Porvoo Campus, some in nature and some on Zoom).
The course is based on learning by doing including various activities such as guest lectures, company visits, cases, projects, and study excursions to nature.

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to
-understand the concepts of Green Care-
-recognise the possibilities of nature for wellness
-understand the uniqueness of Finland offering nature-based experience
-understand different nature-based wellness business models-develop and manage nature-based wellness experiences

Contents:
-Concepts and methods of Green Care and wellness from nature, Finnish Snow Culture, Arctic tourism/Sami culture, Food in nature/food from nature

Books, e-books and online articles on the content topics
Companies´ web-sites
Industry related reports and statistics
Relevant media
Lecturers' own materials

Company visits, guest lectures, workshops, development project with a real life commissioner

Porvoo Campus

No exam

English

Possible international guest lecturers, international learning material, multi-cultural learning environment

24.03.2025 - 16.05.2025

1. Real life development project 2. Individual and group assignments Active participation and attitude

02.01.2025 - 21.03.2025

Lessons on Tuesdays 8.30 - 13.45 on Porvoo Campus or in nature. Mostly contact classes, some lessons on Zoom.

CONTACT
REE5PC1
BLENDED
RE4PC2
EXCH

Antti Kurhinen, Niina Moilanen

15 - 40

The final grade is based on
1. Real life development project
2. Individual and group assignments

Active participation and attitude
Peer, teacher and self assessment

RESTO Restonomi

0.00 cr

H-5