LLTS010 Physical Activity Assessment (5 cr)
Study level:
Advanced studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English
Responsible organisation:
Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences
Curriculum periods:
2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-2020
Description
Content
How to measure physical activity
Questionnaires
Accelerometer assessments
Loading impact assessments
GPS movement tracking assessments
Exercise duration and intensity assessments
Total daily energy expenditure assessments
Interpretation and clinical application of measurements of physical activities
Completion methods
Lectures and exercises/demonstrations 28 hours
Independent and group work
Active participation in the lectures and demonstrations
Examination based on set literature, writing report and presentations
Assessment details
Participation 25%, independent written report 25%, group presentation 25%, final exam 25%
Attendance 90% in order to pass the course.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course the student is able to
• describe physical activity
• use different methods to assess physical activity
• evaluate what can be measured and what can be estimated by different methods
• analyze the reliability and validity of different assessments of physical activity
• describe physical activity
• use different methods to assess physical activity
• evaluate what can be measured and what can be estimated by different methods
• analyze the reliability and validity of different assessments of physical activity
Additional information
Autumn semester
Study materials
ACSM’s guidelines for exercise testing and prescription. 2013. American College of Sports Medicine. 9th edition. Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. (480 p.)
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 2000, 32(9) and 2005, 37(11)
Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee. 2008. Physical activity guidelines advisory committee report, 2008. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (see course description in Korppi)
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 2000, 32(9) and 2005, 37(11)
Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee. 2008. Physical activity guidelines advisory committee report, 2008. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (see course description in Korppi)
Literature
- Horvat, M., Block, M.E. & Kelly, L.E. 2007. Developmental and adapted physical activity assessment. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. (243 p.).
Completion methods
Method 1
Select all marked parts
Parts of the completion methods
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Unpublished assessment item