Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Sport and Exercise Sciences
Learning Methods
Lecture
Seminar
Tutorial
Module Offerings
7172SPOSCI-JAN-CTY
Aims
This module aims to provide students with an understanding of behaviour change theory and strategies for supporting psychosocial needs and enhancing physical activity adherence in clinical populations.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Design theory-based behaviour change interventions to enhance physical activity adherence
2.
Apply needs-supportive communication strategies to foster motivation in patients
3.
Identify the psychosocial needs of patients and tailor exercise prescriptions accordingly
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Barriers and facilitators to physical activity
Theories of physical activity behaviour change
Behaviour change techniques
Mental health and physical activity
Working with special populations
Empathy and self-awareness
Reflective practice
PA counselling skills
Module Overview:
This module aims to provide an understanding of exercise prescription in different clinical populations and to integrate current psychological theory and evidence when prescribing exercise in practice. It focuses on apprising the nature of exercise prescription, applying psychological theory and behaviour change strategies to enhance adherence and appraises the long-term effectiveness of physical activity interventions in a range of clinical populations.
This module aims to provide an understanding of exercise prescription in different clinical populations and to integrate current psychological theory and evidence when prescribing exercise in practice. It focuses on apprising the nature of exercise prescription, applying psychological theory and behaviour change strategies to enhance adherence and appraises the long-term effectiveness of physical activity interventions in a range of clinical populations.
Additional Information:This module considers the application of theory and evidence to enhance adherence to clinical exercise interventions and promote sustained physical activity behaviour change. This will be delivered in a 4-week block. The presentation assessment will be at the end of the module in a presentation which covers 7171SPOSCI, 7174SPOSCI and 7172SPOSCI.