SEPS1017 Applications of Physical Activity Promotion (3 cr)

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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

The role of theory in understanding physical activity behaviour; Physical activity programmes and interventions; Information on how technology, including accelerometers, and Web-based intervention strategies can be used in changing physical activity behaviour.

Completion methods

a) Active participation in lectures (14 hours) and demonstrations (6 hours) and completion of assignments
or
b) Book examination.

Assessment details

a) Exercises during lectures (30%) and written assignment
during demonstrations (70%)
b) Book examination (100%)

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this course, student is able to
- design and evaluate basic physical activity programmes and interventions.
- evaluate the most often used theories that relate to the promotion of physical activity and choose the most appropriate
- perform different measures of physical activity behaviour according to the aim of the program/intervention.

Description of prerequisites

SEPS1003 Promotion of Physical Activity and Health Behaviour

Study materials

Michie, S., Atkins, L., & West, R. (2014). The Behaviour Change Wheel. A Guide to Designing Interventions. Great Britain: Silverback. ISBN: 978-1291846058 (pages 1-329).

Literature

Ransdell, L.B., Dinger, M., Huberty, J., & Miller, K. (2009). Developing Effective Physical Activity Programs. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics (pages 1-216).

Completion methods

Method 1

Select all marked parts

Parts of the completion methods

Unpublished assessment item