Physical Activity and Health (MID411)

Content

The connection between physical activity and health

Development of physical fitness and recommendations for physical activity

Physical activity for children and youth, and schools as potential arenas for increased physical activity

Strategies and methods to promote participation in physical activity.

Knowledge of possible negative health effects from elite sport and physical activity

Project development of health promoting measures - methodology, implementation and assessment.

The use of relevant research methods and research tools in an independent way

Learning outcome

Knowledge

The candidate will obtain

• Advanced knowledge of the connection between physical activity and health
• Knowledge of various factors that can influence the achievement of a lifestyle change that involves increasing physical activity.
• Knowledge of potential effects - including sustainability - that can come from a lifestyle change that involves increasing physical activity
• Knowledge of various factors that can influence the implementation of exercise programs for different population groups.

Skills

The candidate will be able to

• Apply knowledge, theories and methods from the subject area, in order to assess different ways to influence physical activity and physical fitness in different population groups.
• Plan, implement and assess a lifestyle change.
• Plan and carry out physical fitness tests, and assess the tests' strengths and limitations.

General competence

The candidate will be able to

• Analyze and reflect upon problems and questions relevant for exercise medicine.
• Communicate with the health service sector and the public about relevant issues, analyses and conclusions regarding physical activity and health.
• Contribute to new ways of thinking and innovations that can facilitate higher levels of physical activity levels for different population groups.

Required prerequisite knowledge

Exam

Coursework requirements

• Written paper, individually (1500 words +/- 10%) Every student is also obligated to provide constructive criticism to a fellow student's paper.
• The student will plan, implement and evaluate a lifestyle change, from which the main experiences will be presented orally.
• In groups: Analyze a scientific paper. The groups present the papers in class.
• Mandatory attendance (80%).

Mandatory tasks are assessed as approved/not approved. The tasks must be approved in order to take the final exam.

Course teacher(s)

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Method of work

In total: 6 days. Lectures, discussions, group work, presentations, lifestyle change and various practical sessions.

The amount of time spent on a 15P course is estimated to be 250 - 300 hours.

Open for

Course assessment

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