Description
This module examines the health benefits of physical activity and its potential function in disease prevention, treatment and its role in promoting and maintaining public health.
Aims
The aim of this Module is to provide the student with an appreciation and understanding of the role of physical activity in improving public health and preventing and controlling lifestyle diseases.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this module the student should be able to:
1. Critically examine the relationship between physical activity and public health.
2. Provide an overview of the current UK health status in relation to diseases and conditions associated with physical inactivity.
3. Evaluate the current research literature pertaining to the use of physical activity as a treatment for hypokinetic diseases and the potential impact on public health.
Indicative Content
1 Relationship between physical activity and health.
Physical Activity and Disease Mortality Morbidity. Historical perspective to present day.
2 Epidemiology of physical activity
Concepts and Methods in Physical Activity Epidemiology Epidemiological Measures
3 Variations in health status
Influence of age, gender, social status, education
4 Determinants of participation in physical activity
Challenges of engaging people in physical activity
5 Physical activity recommendations
Identified role of physical activity in policies to promote health. Developing role, adoption and promotion of physical activity as a tool to promote health of the nation
6 Role of physical activity in promoting physical and mental Health
Physical and mental health benefits of regular participation in physical activity
6 Place and emphasis of physical activity in health policy
Physical and mental health benefits of regular participation in physical activity
Teaching and Learning Work Loads
| Teaching and Learning Method | Hours |
| Lecture | 12 |
| Tutorial/Seminar | 22 |
| Practical Activity | 0 |
| Assessment | 40 |
| Independent | 126 |
| Total | 200 |
Guidance notes
SCQF Level - The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.
Credit Value – The total value of SCQF credits for the module. 20 credits are the equivalent of 10 ECTS credits. A full-time student should normally register for 60 SCQF credits per semester.
Disclaimer
We make every effort to ensure that the information on our website is accurate but it is possible that some changes may occur prior to the academic year of entry. The modules listed in this catalogue are offered subject to availability during academic year 2021/22 , and may be subject to change for future years.
