Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Sport and Exercise Sciences
Learning Methods
Lecture
Tutorial
Workshop
Module Offerings
4102SPS-JAN-CTY
Aims
This module aims to: develop students’ knowledge and understanding of the fundamental principles of physical activity, sedentary behaviour and health. develop students’ ability to apply this knowledge and understanding to authentic real-world scenarios for different population subgroups. develop students’ ability to access, analyse, report and explain scientific literature and quantitative data.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Explain the benefits of physical activity and reducing sedentary behaviour.
2.
Explain the guidelines for physical activity and sedentary behaviour.
3.
Access, analyse and report physical activity and/or sedentary behaviour data.
4.
Analyse and explain individual-level influences on physical activity and/or sedentary behaviour.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Key definitions in physical activity, sedentary behaviour and health
Types of research and measures in this area
The behavioural epidemiology framework
The benefits of physical activity and reducing sedentary behaviour
Guidelines for physical activity and sedentary behaviour
The socio-ecological model
Individual-level influences on physical activity and sedentary behaviour
Prevalence, patterns and trends in physical activity and sedentary behaviour
Module Overview:
This module introduces you to the principles underpinning the promotion of physically active, low sedentary, healthy lifestyles. The module also aims to provide an introduction to quantitative and qualitative methodologies in physical activity and sedentary behaviour research, developing your skills of data analyses and interpretation.
This module introduces you to the principles underpinning the promotion of physically active, low sedentary, healthy lifestyles. The module also aims to provide an introduction to quantitative and qualitative methodologies in physical activity and sedentary behaviour research, developing your skills of data analyses and interpretation.
Additional Information:BUES and AfN mapped.