Study Guide

Objective

You know the physiological effects of cold and understand the physical and psychological effects of cold on a person’s ability to function, health, and movement. You understand the importance of the cold to the implementation of exercise and know the risks associated with cold exposure and the appropriate methods to manage them. You take into account the requirements of clothing and protection against the cold set by northern conditions, and you know the most typical accidents related to cold exposure.

Competences: Sports pedagogy, nature sports skills

Content

Theme 1. Physical Activity in Cold: physical and psychological performance, wellbeing and movement
Theme 2. Cold Protection: unintentional injuries in cold

Further information

A degree student attending the University of Lapland can register free of charge for LUC studies offered by the Lapland University of Applied Sciences, if the studies can be linked to their own degree. Enrollment takes place through: https://hakeutuminen-amk.peppi4.lapit.csc.fi/web/hakijan-tyopoyta/opiskeluhaku#3318

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Approved
Human physiology and performance in cold:
- You know the physiological effects of cold and understand the physical and psychological effects of cold on a person’s ability to function, health, and movement.

Cold protection and unintentional injuries in cold:
- You understand the risks associated with cold exposure and the appropriate methods to manage them. You know the most typical accidents related to cold exposure.

Failed
Human physiology and performance in cold:
- You don’t know the physiological effects of cold and don’t understand the physical and psychological effects of cold on a person’s ability to function, health, and movement.

Cold protection and unintentional injuries in cold:
- You don’t understand the risks associated with cold exposure and the appropriate methods to manage them. You don’t know the most typical accidents related to cold exposure.