Course - Human Movement Science and Public Health - BEV2108
Human Movement Science and Public Health
About
About the course
Course content
The course provides an overview of the public agencies that are central to health promotion and the role that the various agencies possess. The overview and understanding of laws and regulations related to health promotion is a key issue, and how this affects the organization of local health promotion in municipalities and counties. Furthermore, various public health measures related to physical activity and possible effects of these are presented and evaluated, and the role of movement scientist in this line of work will be discussed.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
The student can
- explain how government agencies, laws and regulations are relevant to public health
- describe the organization of public health organized by municipalities and counties
- describe the various indicators of public health
Skills
The student can
- reflect on societal challenges related to the population's health
- assess various indicators of public health
- suggest and discuss measures to improve the population's health
- create a plan for evaluation of public health measures
General competence
The student can
- present both oral and written own work
- obtain and summarize information from public databases
- assess how one's own professional competence can be used in public health work
Learning methods and activities
The course has lectures throughout parts of the semester. Up to 9 whole days during the semester with lectures, exercises and group work.
Compulsory assignments
- Oral presentation in group
Further on evaluation
Compulsory activities
- Compulsory activities consits of 1 oral presentation. Compulsory activities are group based
- Upon re-submission, new approval of compulsory activities is also required.
Exam
- The exam is usually conducted in groups of 2-3 students.
- Regular final examination is given in the spring semester only. Students with legitimate leave of absence at the final examination and students who receive the grade F may take a re-sit examination in the autumn semester.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Human Movement Science (BBEV)
Recommended previous knowledge
BEV courses from the first five semesters.
Required previous knowledge
BEV2008 and BEV2009. The course is reserved for students admitted to the bachelor's programme in Human Movement Science.
Course materials
Announced at the start of the semester.
Subject areas
- Health Science
- Human Movement Science
- Public Health
Contact information
Course coordinator
Lecturers
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Examination arrangement: Home examination
Re-sit examination - Autumn 2025
Home examination
Submission 2025-11-28 Time Release 14:00
Submission 14:00 Duration 5 days Exam system Inspera Assessment