Physical Activity [EXC10]

Detailed information about this course:

Description

The primary aim of the physical activity module is to describe the measurement and epidemiology of physical activity. The module will cover definitions, methods to assess free-living physical activity, physical activity and physical activity recommendations for public health. Methods to assess physical activity include self-reported methods and objective measurements techniques. The amount of physical activity necessary for different health outcomes, such as CVD, obesity and diabetes will be discussed and recent activity recommendations for different age groups will be considered.

Debates by students on topics covered by the module willbe included. Lecturers will introduce the topics. Teaching will be comprised ofone-hour lectures and practical sessions. Students will work in small groups inthe practical sessions, which will take a variety of forms, includingadditional lectures, group work, discussions and data interpretation andcalculation. Students are expected to read around topic areas.

Objectives

To gain an understanding of Physical Activity epidemiology

Participant profile

For a very limited number of NIHES students only.

Assessment

Attendance