Program Overview

Urheilijan ja liikkujan painon optimointi, kevät 2026

Course Description

Urheilijan ja liikkujan painonhallinta. Urheilijan painonoptimointi. Eri urheilulajien erityisvaatimukset. Asiakaslähtöinen ravitsemusohjaus. Terveyttä tukeva painopuhe.

Objectives

After completing the course, the student will be able to:

• Explain what optimal weight management is in different sports
• Identify the risks and benefits of weight optimization in different sports
• Recognize when weight optimization is not justified
• Explain how to implement weight optimization for an athlete
• Create a weight management plan for an athlete
• Justify the importance of interaction and motivation in nutrition counseling for athletes
• Use health-promoting and healthy food relationship-oriented weight language

Implementation

• Online studies in Moodle, including lecture recordings and other materials, as well as assignments that progress according to a specific schedule.
• The course starts with an introductory meeting on March 18, 2026, at 3-4 PM (Teams).
• A feedback session for assignments will be held on May 21, 2026, at 10-11 AM (Teams). Participation in the feedback session is optional.

Materials

The materials used in the course will be announced in Moodle.

Teacher

University Lecturer Maria Lankinen

Assessment

The course is graded on a scale of 0-5, based on the completion of assignments. To pass the course, all assignments must be completed satisfactorily.

Prerequisites

The student must have completed the course "Liikkujan ravitsemuksen perusteet" (6 credits) or the previous course "Urheilijan ravitsemuksen perusteet" (6 credits).

Additional Information

• The course corresponds to the previous course "Urheilijan ja liikkujan painonhallinta ja kontrolloitu laihdutus."
• The course is part of the basic studies in sports nutrition.
• Instructions for using UEF identifiers and student email will be provided after registration.
• Login instructions for the Moodle learning environment will be sent to the student's email after the registration period has ended, by the start date of the course at the latest.

Price

The price of a single course is 20 / credit. Prices are valid for the academic year.

Study Time

The course is scheduled from March 16, 2026, to May 29, 2026.

Language

The course will be taught in Finnish.

Registration

Registration for the course starts on August 4, 2025, and ends on March 9, 2026.

Contact

For more information, please contact:

• Maria Mukkala, Specialist in Continuous Learning, maria.mukkala@uef.fi
• Helena Karisto-Lautanen, Study Secretary, helena.karisto-lautanen@uef.fi