Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Sport and Exercise Sciences

Learning Methods

Lecture

Practical

Module Offerings

5053SPS-SEP-CTY

Aims

This module aims to develop knowledge and understanding of the role of psychology in promoting physical activity and exercise for health.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Analyse the relationship between physical activity/exercise and health (physical and psychological).
2.
Evaluate and apply behaviour change theories, in people living with long-term conditions, for physical activity/exercise uptake and adherence.
3.
Apply qualitative research skills to understanding exercise and health psychology.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:
The exercise/physical activity landscape (e.g., physiological and psychological benefits, population differences, the type/setting of exercise/physical activity). Designing and evaluating exercise/physical activity health promotion campaigns including the use of behaviour change theories.
Module Overview:
This module aims to explore psychology's role in promoting physical activity and exercise for health. It covers the exercise landscape, including its benefits and population differences, as well as the design and evaluation of health promotion campaigns using behaviour change theories.
Additional Information:
BPS mapped.

Assessments

Presentation

Report