•   Beauty and Health SKV22SH01-3001 01.01.2024-08.03.2024  3 credits  (EST22D-V) +-
    Competence objectives of the study unit
    • The students are familiar with internal and external beauty and body positivity and its role in the beauty industry
    • The students understand how internal and external beauty affect the wellness of the client
    • The students understand the significance of mental wellness, attained through exercise and mindfulness
    • The students understand the significance of health, attained through healthy food and exercise
    • The students are familiar with and can apply different methods of improving the clients health and wellness
    • The students can apply, analyze and develop an approach that promotes social, economical and ecological sustainability for beauty ideals, body image, mental wellness, food, exercise and health
    Prerequisites
    No prior prerequisites
    Content of the study unit
    Internal Beauty
    External Beauty
    Body Positivity
    Wellness and Mindfulness
    Health
    Food and Exercise
    Assessment criteria
    Failed (0)
    The student has not followed the instructions of the assignment and shows especially vague competences and understanding within the theme.
    The assignments are inadequate or lacking.
    The student has not participated or contributed anything during the course.
    Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)
    The student demonstrates superficial competence and basic understanding of the subject
    Assessment criteria – good (3-4)
    The student demonstrates a competence that is related and linked to the literature
    The student can reflect and motivate from his/her point of view
    Assessment criteria – excellent (5)
    The student has an immerse competence and shows a deeper understanding of the subject in relation to the upcoming profession
    Further information
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    Name of lecturer(s)

    Jaana Ylimartimo-Nybäck

    Learning material

    Study material on Moodle.
    Appelgren, A. (2018). Motiverad. Stockholm: Natur & Kultur.
    Eriksson, L. (red.). (2019). Mitt år. Det som gått och det som kommer. Stockholm: Bookmark Förlag.
    Forsnor Wärn, A. & Kamperhaug, A. (2019). Self Care. Stockholm: Norstedts.
    Kvist, A. (2019). Healthy Happy Living. Stockholm: LB Förlag.
    Mobile applications.

    Students follow the thesis writing instructions for Novia UAS.

    Learning methods

    Lectures, discussions, workshops, tests, reflection, research, mood boards and teamwork.

    Objects, timing and methods of assessment

    The course is evaluated based on grades (0-5) for assignments (individual and team) and for activity. The average of the grades for assignments form the final grade in the course.

    Teaching language

    Swedish

    Timing

    01.01.2024 - 08.03.2024

    Enrollment date range

    01.12.2023 - 07.01.2024

    Group(s)
    • EST22D-V
    Responsible unit

    Faculty of Health and Welfare

    Teachers and responsibilities

    Jaana Ylimartimo-Nybäck, Johanna Nykamb, Valeria Simonova

    Additional information

    More information is given at course introduction.

    Degree Programme(s)

    Degree Programme in Beauty and Cosmetics

    Campus

    Vasa, Wolffskavägen 31

    RDI share

    0.00 credits

    Share of online studies

    0.00 credits

    Assessment scale

    H-5

    Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

    Approved practical assignments and course assignments and activity.
    Group feedback is given after finished course.

    Jaanas part, 0,5cr: one course assignment (grade 0-5) and activity (raises/lowers).

    Practical training and working life co-operation

    For course assignment is the aim to cooperate with working life and study visit within working life.

    Exam dates and retake possibilities

    Examination consists of submitted assignments. Deadline is in February-March 2024.

    Jaanas part, 0,5cr:
    1. Beauty Phenomenon. The assignment is a written assignment on beauty phenomenon (actual/trending topics). Deadline for submission: 2 February 2024. Feedback is given individually or as team feedback through Moodle. Graded (0-5).
    2. Active participation in lessons, graded raises/lowers, that is counted in the assignment beauty phenomenon.

    Instructions for the examinations are given by each teacher at the beginning of course part.

    Timing and attendance

    8.1.2024-21.2.2024 Campus Alere.

    Student's schedule and workload

    The students work 27 hours/cr.
    In class: 30hrs
    Self study: 51hrs
    Total: 81hrs

    Assessment criteria
    Failed (0)

    The student has not followed the instructions of the assignment and shows especially vague competences and understanding within the theme.
    The assignments are inadequate or lacking.
    The student has not participated or contributed anything during the course.

    Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

    The student has partly followed the instructions of the assignments and demonstrates superficial competence and basic understanding of the subject.
    The content of submitted assignments are satisfactory.
    The student has participated in the course, but the commitment and activity have been low or satisfactory.

    Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

    The student has almost or has fulfilled the instructions of the assignments and demonstrates good or eminently good competence and good understanding within the subject.
    The content of submitted assignments are good or eminently good.
    The student has participated or participated actively in the course and demonstrates commitment for content of the course and course assignments.

    Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

    The student has fulfilled the instructions of the assignments and demonstrates excellent competence and a complete understanding within the subject.
    The content of submitted assignments are excellent and exceptionally executed.
    The student has been active during the course and demonstrates extra commitment and interest for content of the course and course assignments.
    The student has an immerse competence and shows a deeper understanding of the subject in relation to the upcoming profession.