MP0009, Nature and Animal Assisted Interventions, 15.0 Hp
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Syllabus

Finalized by: PN - LT, 2020-12-03
Valid from : Spring semester 2022 (2022-01-17)

Level

Second cycle (A1N)

Main field of study

Environmental Psychology

Grading Scale

The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.

Course language

English

Entry Requirements

Objectives

The course focuses on how natural elements as plants and animals can be actively used in treatments, rehabilitation and made part of different programs for prevention and the promotion of healthy everyday habits in different user groups.

After completion of the course the student should be able to: • Describe and discuss how nature can be used in prevention, treatment and the rehabilitation of different target groups. • Identify and analyse the specific role of plants, animals and other elements of nature in an intervention. • Develop programs for nature assisted interventions. • Reflect on the use of nature assisted interventions in relation to different professional practices. • Critically assess animal suitability for animal assisted interventions • Consider the ethical implications of involving people and animals in nature assisted interventions.

Content

In nature assisted interventions plants, animals and other elements of nature make up an integrated part of treatments and programmes for prevention, treatment and rehabilitation. The course focus on how this interaction with nature when made part of treatments and programmes in a considerate way can add to people´s health, well-being. The course contains one section specifically focusing on the use of plants, and another section focusing on the assistance of animals in an intervention. The course comprises lectures, literature seminars, study visits, project work, exercises and a scientific paper. Written assignments, oral presentation of exercises and participation in seminars and field trips are mandatory.

The course combines mandatory online meetings with tasks carried out independently. Different optional Campus meetings can be held at different SLU Campuses (Alnarp, Skara and/or Umeå).

Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course

Participation in compulsory elements. Approved participation in seminars. Successful completion of exercises. Passed scientific paper.

Responsible Department/Equivalent

Department of People and Society

Supplementary information

Included in program

• Outdoor Environments for Health and Well-being - Master's Programme

Module set

Title	Credits	Code
Single module	15.0	ENDA

The Course Replaces

LK0263, LK0307, LK0344

Other Information

The course is given as a distance course, with mandatory online meetings, at 50% speed.