Course - Physical Activity and Health - BEV1013
Physical Activity and Health
About
About the course
Course content
The course provides an introduction to how physical activity (including exercise) affects health. Students learn about its importance across different age groups and how physical activity can be utilized in the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of diseases and health conditions.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
The student has knowledge of:
- Important terms in physical activity and health
- How knowledge about the relationship between physical activity and health is developed
- Recommendations for physical activity for different age groups
- The status of physical activity and physical fitness in the population
- The relationship between physical activity and various diseases
- How physical activity influences risk factors for disease
- The effects of physical activity in treatment and rehabilitation
- Adverse effects of physical activity, including sports injuries
- Important settings for physical activity
Skills
The student can:
- Describe how physical activity can be adapted to prevent, treat, and support the rehabilitation of various diseases and conditions
- Reflect on the evidence base for physical activity in prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation
General Competence
The student can:
- Communicate knowledge about physical activity and health to professionals and other individuals in an understandable manner
Learning methods and activities
The course has lectures throughout the whole semester. Up to 42 hours lectures/exercises/group work. The course is taught mainly in Norwegian, a few lectures might be given in English.
Compulsory assignments
- Written submissions
- Practical exercises
Further on evaluation
Compulsory activity
Compulsory activity consists of two components:
- 2 written assignments delivered in groups. 2 must be approved.
- 3 practical exercises where we go through different topics and work in groups. 2 must be approved.
Exam
- The compulsory activities are approved for 4 years and within this time period the students can resit the examination only.
- If there is a re-sit examination, the examination form may be changed.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Human Movement Science (BBEV)
Human Movement Science (ÅBEV)
Recommended previous knowledge
BEV1011 and other BEV courses from the first semester.
Required previous knowledge
The course is reserved for students admitted to the bachelor's programme and one-year programme in Human Movement Science.
Course materials
Information will be given at the beginning of the semester.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| IDR1506 | 5 sp | Autumn 2011 |
| BEV2003 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2011 |
Subject areas
- Health Science
- Sport Science
- Human Movement Science