MP0007, Nature Based Interventions, 15.0 Hp
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Syllabus

Finalized by: PN - LT, 2020-12-03
Valid from : Autumn semester 2021 (2021-08-30)

Level

Second cycle (A1N)

Main field of study

Landscape Architecture, Environmental Psychology

Grading Scale

5 / 4 / 3 / U

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 hon how different types of natural settings can be used for interventions as part of treatment, rehabilitation and programs for the prevention and promotion of healthy everyday habits in different user groups.

After completion of the course the student should be able to: • Describe and discuss how different target groups can benefit from nature based interventions. • Identify outdoor environments useful for nature based interventions. • Develop nature based interventions suited for rest and recovery, as well as more demanding physical and cognitive activity. • Analyse the role of a specific natural environment in an intervention. • Reflect on the use of nature based interventions in relation to professional practice

Content

The overall aim of the course is to convey knowledge about how different types of natural environment can be used in health promoting interventions for specific user groups. Strategies to identify, use and develop nature based interventions are presented. Considered is the usefulness of a different types of natural environments - as a forest, a garden or a beach – related to season and specific location. Visits to professionals working within the field, describing how they use the site and the surrounding landscape make up an important part. The course comprises lectures, seminars, study visits, project work and exercises. Written assignments, oral presentation of exercises and participation in seminars and field trips are mandatory.

Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course

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

•  If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.
• The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.
• If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.
• For the assessment of an independent project (degree project), the examiner may also allow a student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

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	0101

The Course Replaces

LK0306

Other Information

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

• The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.
• If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.