LLTS1012 Physical activity in the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases, part 2 (4 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:
2026-2027, 2027-2028

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The lecture examines the role of physical activity in prevention and treatment of cancer and musculoskeletal, pulmonary, neurological and mental conditions.

Description

  • Pathophysiology of common musculoskeletal, pulmonary, neurological and mental health conditions, and cancer, 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 common musculoskeletal, pulmonary, neurological and mental health conditions, and cancer, and how physical activity can influence these processes
  • can identify the effects of physical activity in the prevention of the above-mentioned conditions
  • can describe the acute and chronic effects of physical activity in persons with the above-mentioned conditions
  • can describe evidence-based guidelines on physical activity in the treatment and prevention of the above-mentioned conditions
  • can explain guidelines on physical activity relevant to exercise counselling for persons with the above-mentioned conditions
  • can identify possible adverse effects of physical activity and how to prevent them in persons with the above-mentioned conditions

Additional information

Spring semester

Description of prerequisites

JYU students

  • LTKY1005 Physical Activity, Health and Well-being Across the Lifespan
  • Recommended: LBIP1011 Basics of Exercise Physiology OR LTKP1001 Human Physiology at Rest and During Exercise

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.


Reading of selected chapters in the study materials will be required. Specifications will be given in the course.

Completion methods

Method 1

Description:
Contact study (18 hours; distance learning option): lectures. Self-study (90 hours): preparation and follow-up work for lectures, assigned readings, exam preparation
Evaluation criteria:
Written exam 100%
Time of teaching:
Period 3, Period 4
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