TL00FA11 Physical activity in the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases, part 1 (4 cr)
Cooperation network course
Network: UEF & JYU Liikuntalääketiede
This course is offered through the network for Sports and Exercise Medicine. The network’s courses are available to students in the following degree programmes:
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Biology of Physical Activity, specialisation in Exercise Physiology
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Health Sciences, specialisation in Exercise Medicine
- Master's Degree Programme in Sports and Exercise Medicine
- Master's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
- Master's Degree Programme in Health Sciences (Teacher Education, Physiotherapy)
- Master's Degree Programme in Exercise Physiology
- Master's Degree Programme in Sport Technology
- Master's Degree Programme in Biology of Physical Activity
Description
1. Pathophysiology of common cardiovascular and metabolic diseases and mechanisms by which physical activity can affect them.
2. Role of physical training in the prevention of the above mentioned diseases..
3. Acute and chronic effects of physical activity in persons with the above mentioned diseases.
4. Evidence-based guidelines on physical activity in the prevention and treatment of the above mentioned diseases.
5. Exercise counselling of persons with the above mentioned diseases.
6. Possible adverse effects of physical activity and their prevention in persons with the above mentioned diseases.
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes:
After completing the course, the student
- can explain the general pathophysiological features of common cardiovascular and metabolic diseases and how physical activity can intervene in these processes
- can identify the effects of physical activity in the prevention of the above mentioned diseases
- can evaluate the acute and chronic effects of physical activity in persons with the above mentioned diseases
- can identify evidence-based guidelines on physical activity in the treatment and prevention of the above mentioned diseases
- can apply guidelines on physical activity when giving exercise counselling to persons with the above mentioned diseases
- can identify possible adverse effects of physical activity and how to prevent them in persons with the above mentioned diseases.
Additional information
Teachers:
PhD Mika Venojärvi and teachers of the Universities of Eastern Finland and Jyväskylä.
Time:
Course is organized in cooperation with University of Jyväskylä, Department of Health Sciences, Exercise Medicine, during November-January.
Offering data:
Exercise medicine students and students in medicine in classes 3-6.
Campus:
Kuopio
Further information:
Course includes the elements of sustainable development (i.e., health, and health promotion).
Course in Finnish.