Improving participation in physical activity and reducing sedentary behaviour are important public health endeavours. As physical activity, and to a certain extent sedentary behaviour, involves a series of voluntary behavioural choices for an individual, it is important to recognise the impact of motivation and ability in active living. Furthermore, to accurately assess patterns of participation in physical activity and sedentary behaviours, and examine the impact of physical activity interventions on participation and health outcomes, it is necessary to accurately measure participation in these behaviours. A socio-ecological framework identifies intrapersonal and interpersonal aspects of behaviour as an important part of overall population behaviour and activity.
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Learning Outcomes
1. | Appraise methods of measuring participation in physical activity and/or sedentary behaviour and prescribe them to a range of contexts and population groups | ||
2. | Conceptually map theories of health behaviour to physical activity and/or sedentary behaviour interventions; | ||
3. | Devise evidence based strategies that will facilitate individual adherence to physical activity (including reducing sedentary behaviour) and improve wellbeing from both physical and psychosocial perspectives; | ||
4. | Critically review theories of health behaviour, particularly as they apply to active living; | ||
5. | Evaluate and provide positive constructive feedback to peers. |
Assessment
Assessment type | Description | Grade |
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Case Study | Students will apply their knowledge of measurement of physical activity in to a scenario(s). Also includes peer feedback element (900 word equivalent) | 20% |
Essay | Essay / Report - Application of various theoretical behaviour models of health to physical activity behavior and intervention (3000 words equivalent) | 45% |
Presentation | Seminar Presentation - Recommendations for maximising intervention outcomes (2000 words equivalent) | 35% |
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