Course - Physical Activity and Public Health - BEV3023
Physical Activity and Public Health
About
About the course
Course content
The students shall acquire a scientific understanding of how physical activity and training can affect the standard of health and prevent development of diseases in the population. The students shall develop knowledge and skills to evaluate published papers, with sufficient knowledge to plan and complete a scientific project. The students will during the course prepare an assignment and present this orally for the other students in the class. All presentations will be discussed in plenary.
Learning outcome
The goal of the course is to teach the students to master science-based knowledge related to physical activity in disease prevention and health promotion. The students shall learn to interpret and apply published papers in the field.
Learning methods and activities
42 hours lectures/exercises/group work.
Compulsory assignments
- 70% participation in exercises/group work
- Approved presentation.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Bevegelsesvitenskap (MBEV)
Recommended previous knowledge
See formal requirements.
Required previous knowledge
Admission to masters degree in human movement science.
Course materials
Information will be given at the beginning of the semester.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| IDR3504 | 7.5 sp |
Subject areas
- Human Movement Science
- Health Science
- Sport Science
Contact information
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