376-0225-00L Physical Activities and Health
| Semester | Autumn Semester 2021 |
| Lecturers | R. Knols, E. de Bruin, further speakers |
| Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
| Language of instruction | English |
Courses
| Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 376-0225-00 V | Physical Activities and Health | 2 hrs |
| R. Knols, E. de Bruin, further speakers |
Catalogue data
| Abstract | This course introduces/explores the complex relationship between physical activity, sedentary behavior and health. It will discuss the evolution of current physical activity recommendations. It will examine the current evidence base that has informed physical activity recommendations and that identified physical activity as a key modifiable lifestyle behavior contributing to disease and mortality. |
| Learning objective | On completion of this course students will be able to demonstrate: 1. knowledge of and critical awareness of the role of physical activity and sedentary behavior in the maintenance of health and the aetiology, prevention and treatment of disease. 2. thorough knowledge and critical awareness of current recommendations for physical activity, and current prevalence and trends of physical activity and associated diseases 3. awareness of current national and international physical activity policies and how these impact on global challenges |
| Content | Introduction to Physical Activity for Health, including sedentary behavior Physical activity epidemiology; concepts principles and approaches Physical activity and all cause morbidity and mortality Physical activity and chronic disease; Coronary heart disease, diabetes, bone health, cancer and obesity Physical activity and brain health Physical activity and sedentary behavior recommendations Population prevalence of physical activity and sedentary behavior Physical activity policies Physical activity assessment |
| Literature | Core texts for this course are: Hardman, A. and Stensel, D. Physical activity and health : the evidence explained. 2nd edition. (2009) UK, Routledge. Bouchard, C., Blair, S. N., & Haskell, W. L. (Eds.). (2012). Physical activity and health. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. Selective journal articles from relevant journals such as Journal of Physical Activity and Health and Journal of Aging and Physical Activity |
| Prerequisites / Notice | From the BSc-course the following book is recommended: 'Essentials of strength training and conditioning' T. Baechle, R. Earle (3rd Edition) |
Performance assessment
| Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a semester course | |
| ECTS credits | 3 credits |
| Examiners | E. de Bruin, R. Knols |
| Type | graded semester performance |
| Language of examination | English |
| Repetition | Repetition only possible after re-enrolling for the course unit. |
Learning materials
| No public learning materials available. | |
| Only public learning materials are listed. |
Groups
| No information on groups available. |
Restrictions
| Places | 43 at the most |
| Waiting list | until 03.10.2021 |
Offered in
| Programme | Section | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Sciences and Technology Master | Electives Courses I | W |  |
| MAS in Nutrition and Health | Electives | W | |
| Science, Technology, and Policy Master | Life Science and Health | W | |