COURSE SYLLABUS
The Potential of Nature-based Community Intervention Programs for the Promotion of Mental Health, application II, 1.5 credits
The Potential of Nature-based Community Intervention Programs for the Promotion of Mental Health, application II, 1,5 högskolepoäng
Course Syllabus for students Autumn 2024
Course Code: | HNBN13 |
Confirmed by: | Utbildningsrådet Oct 11, 2022 |
Valid From: | Aug 28, 2023 |
Version: | 1 |
Reg number: | Department of Rehabilitation |
Education Cycle: | First-cycle level |
Disciplinary domain: | Medicine |
Subject group: | TR1 |
Specialised in: | G2F |
Main field of study: | Occupational Therapy |
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO)
Upon completion of the course, students should have the ability to:
Skills and abilities
- analyze the benefits of nature-based interventions in occupational therapy for the promotion of mental health.
Judgement and approach
- reflect on how nature-based interventions may have potential added value related to occupational therapy praxis.
Contents
- nature-based interventions
- occupational therapy
- occupational therapy
Type of instruction
The course is conducted through lectures and study groups.
The teaching is conducted in English.
Prerequisites
General entry requirements and completion of the course Occupational therapy in profession and research, 30 credits, as well as 60 credits from the courses Activity and development throughout life, 30 credits, Occupational Therapy for Activity Limitations in Disability and Disease, 30 credits, Occupational Therapy and Activity Limitations throughout Life, 9 credits, Clinical Placement, 6 credits, Occupational Therapy and Occupational Limitations when in Ill Health and Vulnerable Life Situations, 9 credits (or the equivalent).
Examination and grades
The course is graded Fail (U) or Pass (G).
Examination of the course consists of active participation in a seminar and an individual written reflection assignment.
Examination of the course consists of active participation in a seminar and an individual written reflection assignment.
Registration of examination:
Name of the Test | Value | Grading |
---|---|---|
Seminar | 1 credit | U/G |
Individual written reflection assignment | 0.5 credits | U/G |
Course literature
Lackey, Tysor, D. A., McNay, G. D., Joyner, L., Baker, K. H., & Hodge, C. (2021). Mental health benefits of nature-based recreation: a systematic review. Annals of Leisure Research, 24(3), 379–393. doi.org/10.1080/11745398.2019.1655459
Winter, Selin, S., Cerveny, L., & Bricker, K. (2019). Outdoor Recreation, Nature-Based Tourism, and Sustainability. Sustainability (Basel, Switzerland), 12(1), 81–. doi.org/10.3390/su12010081
McMahan, E., & Estes, D. (2015). The effect of contact with natural environments on positive and negative affect: A meta-analysis. The Journal of Positive Psychology, 10(6), 507–519. doi.org/10.1080/17439760.2014.994224
World Health Organization. Regional Office for Europe. (2013). Health 2020: a European policy framework supporting action across government and society for health and well-being (?short version)?. World Health Organization. Regional Office for Europe. apps.who.int/iris/handle/10665/131300
World Health Organization. Regional Office for Europe. (2016). Urban green spaces and health. World Health Organization. Regional Office for Europe. apps.who.int/iris/handle/10665/345751
Scientific articles and other study materials may be added
Winter, Selin, S., Cerveny, L., & Bricker, K. (2019). Outdoor Recreation, Nature-Based Tourism, and Sustainability. Sustainability (Basel, Switzerland), 12(1), 81–. doi.org/10.3390/su12010081
McMahan, E., & Estes, D. (2015). The effect of contact with natural environments on positive and negative affect: A meta-analysis. The Journal of Positive Psychology, 10(6), 507–519. doi.org/10.1080/17439760.2014.994224
World Health Organization. Regional Office for Europe. (2013). Health 2020: a European policy framework supporting action across government and society for health and well-being (?short version)?. World Health Organization. Regional Office for Europe. apps.who.int/iris/handle/10665/131300
World Health Organization. Regional Office for Europe. (2016). Urban green spaces and health. World Health Organization. Regional Office for Europe. apps.who.int/iris/handle/10665/345751
Scientific articles and other study materials may be added