Offering Information
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Course Team
Andrea Fuller
Summary
This course will focus on physical activity as a health issue to enable students to extend their understanding of health and wellbeing issues. The connection between the health of the population and levels of physical activity has been a topic of intense discussion and research over the past two decades.… For more content click the Read More button below.
SynopsisThis course outlines contemporary thinking with regard to health promotion, particularly as it relates to the levels of physical activity of the population. The course will examine a range of health programs and agencies, including the importance of using theoretical frameworks, behaviour change theory and partnerships when planning population level physical activity programs. Physical activity levels across the lifespan and within special populations will be presented and interventions to improve health and fitness (and associated psychological aspects) will be examined. Research and other information from other areas of health, sport and exercise will be outlined and related to the course as a way of improving the health status of the population.
Offerings
Trimester 2
OL-TWMBA-TR2
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, graduates will be able to:
1.
Describe the broad structure of the Australian health system and the roles of Exercise Scientists.
2.
Explain the role of sedentary behaviour and physical activity in the aetiology, prevention and management of chronic conditions, mental health and disability.
3.
Describe the potential impact of public policy on promoting physical activity and reducing sedentary behaviour in diverse populations and identify agencies involved in the promotion of physical activity and identify potential partners to assist with this promotion.
4.
Apply and evaluate population-level recommendations and Australian guidelines for optimising physical activity and reducing sedentary behaviour across the lifespan.
5.
Relate the benefits and risks of physical activity and apply evidence-based principles to recommend appropriate levels of physical activity for diverse populations.
6.
Identify and assess populations at risk of insufficient physical activity or sedentary behaviour to inform development of appropriate recommendations and/or interventions.
Topics
1. Structure of the Australian health system and the roles of Exercise Scientists and Exercise Physiologists. 2. Sedentary behaviour and physical activity in the aetiology, prevention and management of chronic conditions, mental health and disability. 3. Public policy on promoting physical activity and reducing sedentary behaviour. 4. Interventions, recommendations and… For more content click the Read More button below.
Assessments
Assessment due dates (as listed in Week Due) are indicative until finalised by the end of Week 1 for each Study Period (Offering). After Week 1, Assessment due dates may change with the approval of the Dean (Academic) or Delegate in limited circumstances. All Assessment due date changes approved after Week 1 will be communicated to students accordingly via Handbook and StudyDesk.