Wearable Technology in Measuring Functional Capacity

Opintojakson kuvaus

The student is able to:

• describe the use of wearable technology in measuring functional capacity
• analyze health data based on physical activity recommendations
• practically use wearable technology, analyze its data, and set short-term goals for maintaining health and well-being

Edeltävyysehdot

• Suitable for the social and health care students.
• A slightly more extensive version of the study unit is also available in Finnish (Puettava teknologia toimintakyvyn mittaamisessa, 2 credits).
• Both study units cannot be included in the bachelor’s degree.
• The course is Bachelor’s degree program level. Master’s students may also take the course or join to familiarize themselves with the content, but the course cannot be included in a Master’s degree.

Arviointikriteerit

• The course is graded on a pass/fail basis.
• A passing grade requires the completion of all assignments at a minimum level equivalent to a grade of 1 according to the criteria.

Opintojakson työskentelytavat ja aikataulutus

• Self-paced online course.
• In the Digicampus online learning environment during the duration of the course.
• The course is completed entirely independently by the end of the course deadline.
• You will study the material in an online learning environment, which includes study materials and assignments/tests. No personal feedback will be provided on the assignments.
• The course workspace will remain open until the end of the course deadline (see Timing), and all assignments must be completed before the workspace closes.
• If the course is not completed by the end date of the implementation, the student can enrol in the next implementation. Incomplete assignments cannot be transferred to the next implementation; all tasks must be redone.

Opintojakson tiedot

Learning materials and recommended literature

• Airaksinen , M., Gallen, A., Kivi, A., Vijayakrishnan, P., Häyrinen, T., Ilen, E., Räsänen, O., Haataja, L.M. & Vanhatalo, S. 2022. Intelligent wearable allows out-of-the-lab tracking of developing motor abilities in infants. Communication Medicine 2 (69). doi:10.1038/s43856-022-00131-6
• Hamilton Ortiz, J. (editor) 2018. Wearable Technologies. IntechOpen. E-book. https://directory.doabooks.org/handle/20.500.12854/130298
• ICF e-Learning Tool_English_20220501 (icf-elearning.com)
• Kinnunen, H. 2020. Studies for the development, validation, and application of wearable technology in the assessment of human health-related behavior. Thesis. University of Oulu. https://urn.fi/URN:ISBN:9789526227191
• Ribbers, G.M.; Regterschot, G.R.H. & Bussmann, J.B.J. 2021. Wearable Movement Sensors for Rehabilitation: From Technology to Clinical Practise. MDPI – Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute. E-book. https://mdpi.com/books/pdfview/book/4361
• Stephenson, A., McDonough, S.M., Murphy, M.H., Nugent, C.D. & Mair, J.L. 2017. Using computer, mobile and wearable technology enhanced interventions to reduce sedentary behaviour: a systematic review and meta-analysis. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity 14 (105). doi: 10.1186/s12966-017-0561-4

Opintojakson lisätiedot

For content-related inquiries, contact the responsible teacher. For other inquiries, email mooc@laurea.fi.

Ilmoittautumistiedot

• Enrol through your university’s student’s desktop (Pakki/Peppi)
• If your university hasn’t yet joined the cross-study service, enrol with the separate enrolment form.
• More information at page Cross-institutional student arriving at Laurea from another university
• Questions relating to enrolment always at openuas@laurea.fi. The teachers respond only to questions related to the content of the course.