Adapted Physical Education (10cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Schedule

Intensive course in Vierumäki: 29.1.-25.2.2024
- 5.-11.2.2024 Lapland - inclusion in winter activities (optional - approximately 500 euros cost for the student)

Hybrid version for Finnish students: 29.1.-15.5.2024
- Intensive days in Vierumäki with visiting lecturers: Two days in week 7 and two days in week 8.

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

Information on Recognition of Prior Learning: https://www.haaga-helia.fi/en/recognition-learning.

Descriptions of implementation methods can be found in Haaga-Helia's website: https://www.haaga-helia.fi/en/implementation-types

Intro

Are you interested in studying Adapted Physical Activity (APA)? Look no further - we have all the answers. Join our 10-credit APA course for a transformative journey. APA enhances the lives of individuals with diverse abilities by customizing physical activities to their unique needs. With around 20% of the population falling within the target group for APA, demand for APA professionals and sports services is continually rising. Your future in APA begins here!

Materials

Material in Moodle learning environment.

Other materials presented by the visitor lecturers.

Teaching methods and instruction

Expert Guidance: Learn from leading APA experts in Europe and Finland through theoretical and practical lectures. Your knowledge will be enriched by those who have paved the way in this field.

Exploration: Gain insights into Finnish institutions related to APA with organized visits. These experiences broaden your perspective and allow you to see the practical applications of your studies.

Hands-On Learning: Embrace John Dewey's philosophy of "Learning by Doing" by taking charge of practical projects. You'll organize and execute projects, honing your skills in a real-world context.

Intensive course in Vierumäki: Variable learning methods with guidance - independent work, group work, theory, practice, projects

Hybrid learning for Finish students: Independent work online, guided online sessions (voluntary), independent working in project, guided intensive days in Vierumäki

Working life connections

EUDAPA is tailored to meet the ever-evolving demands of the working world. We are doing a lot co-operation with working life in Finland.

The places we visit or do practical projects in this course are:
- Finnish schools / schools for special needs children
- Finnish daycare centers

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

There is no exam in this course. See evaluation from "Evaluation" box.

Internationality

Visiting lecturers from different countries. EUDAPA participants from different countries.
International material as a learning material.
Language used in teaching and assignments is English.

Completion alternatives

For international students only intensive course in Vierumäki.

For Finnish students possibility to do intensive studies in Vierumäki or hybrid version with online studies, independent projects and some intensive days in Vierumäki.

Learning assignments

Detailed information in the beginning of the course.

Assessment methods

Written assignment, that is evaluated with grades 1-5.

More detailed information in the beginning of the course.