Physical Activity in Health and Disease
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| RHEU4002 | School of Medicine | 4 | 20 | Spring UK |
- Code
- RHEU4002
- School
- School of Medicine
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Spring UK
Summary
The module will cover the relationship between physical activity and health with respect to both prevention and treatment of disease. In particular the impact of physical activity on specific medical conditions will be covered. Encompassing internationalisation, physical activity and health in both the UK and globally will be addressed.
Target Students
MSc/PGDip Sports and Exercise Medicine and MSc Applied Sport and Exercise Medicine students
Classes
- One 2-hour un assigned
- One 1-hour seminar each week for 6 weeks
- One 30-minute lecture
- One 2-hour lecture each week for 6 weeks
- One 1-hour lecture each week for 10 weeks
Teaching takes place in formal lectures, with internal and external specialist lecturers and in small group format – with informal seminars undertaken by the students with supervision from the course convenor.
Assessment
- 100% Exam 1 (3-hour): 3hr Exam
Assessed by end of designated period
Educational Aims
To provide students with the knowledge and understanding of the relationship between physical activity, disease and health outcomes and the impact these conditions may have on the ability to exercise. It will enhance the student’s ability to apply theoretical knowledge to the practical situation, and to critically appraise recent literature on sport and exercise medicine practice.Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and Understanding:
Students will have an understanding of the impact that common medical conditions have on the ability to exercise.
Students will have an understanding of how physical activity and exercise may prevent and modify disease.
Students will be able to advise the general population and people including those with specific conditions or illnesses with respect to suitable physical activity and exercise programmes.
Skills:
To assess and apply the evidence base of sport and exercise medicine practice.
Communicate effectively in writing. Critical thinking and evaluation.