LFYS1003 Physical activity in the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases, part 1, Independent studies (6 cr)
Study level:
Advanced studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English
Responsible organisation:
Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences
Curriculum periods:
2024-2025, 2025-2026, 2026-2027, 2027-2028
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Independent study based on assigned readings on physical activity in preventing and treating metabolic and cardiovascular conditions.
Description
- Pathophysiology of numerous metabolic and cardiovascular conditions, and mechanisms by which physical activity can influence them.
- Role of physical training in the prevention of the above-mentioned conditions.
- Acute and chronic effects of physical activity in persons with the above-mentioned conditions.
- Evidence-based guidelines on physical activity in the prevention and treatment of the above-mentioned conditions.
- Exercise counselling of persons with the above-mentioned conditions.
- Possible adverse effects of physical activity and their prevention in persons with the above-mentioned conditions.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this course, students:
- can explain the general pathophysiological features of numerous metabolic and cardiovascular conditions, and how physical activity can influence these processes
- can identify the effects of physical activity in the prevention of the above-mentioned conditions in detail
- can describe the acute and chronic effects of physical activity in persons with the above-mentioned conditions in detail
- can describe evidence-based guidelines on physical activity in the treatment and prevention of the above-mentioned conditions in detail
- can explain guidelines on physical activity relevant to exercise counselling for persons with the above-mentioned conditions in detail
- can identify possible adverse effects of physical activity and how to prevent them in persons with the above-mentioned conditions
Additional information
Autumn semester
Compulsory prerequisites
- Prerequisite group 1
Study materials
- American College of Sports Medicine (2025). ACSM’s Clinical Exercise Physiology. 2nd edition. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer.
- Ehrman, Gordon, Visich, Keteyian (eds.) (2023). Clinical Exercise Physiology. 5th edition. Champaign: Human Kinetics.
- American College of Sports Medicine (2026). ACSM’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription. 11th edition. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer.
- Specifications and further materials will be given in the course.
Completion methods
Method 1
Description:
Contact study (2 hours; online): course introduction Self-study (160 hours): assigned readings, exam preparation
Evaluation criteria:
Book exam 100%
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Parts of the completion methods
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Independent study & exam (6 cr)
Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English