Module Details

Module Code: SPRT
Module Title: Physical Activity and Health
Title: Physical Activity and Health
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Myles Kelly
Module Author:: Myles Kelly
Domains:  
Module Description: The aim of this module is to provide students with an understanding of the role of physical activity in improving health.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Outline the relationship between physical activity and the various dimensions of health (physical, mental, emotional etc).
LO2 Examine the determinants of physical activity and sedentary behaviour and explain physical activity patterns in different populations
LO3 Display an understanding of key theories of behaviour change, motivation and adherence to exercise and describe appropriate physical activity interventions and promotion for different populations
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
1.1
Concepts, Definitions and Policies related to physical activity, sedentary behaviour, wellness, health and health promotion
1.2
Determinants of health, physical activity and sedentary behaviour
1.3
Prevalence of physical activity and sedentary behaviour among different populations and subgroups
1.4
Risks associated with physical inactivity and sedentary behaviour
1.5
Measurement of physical activity and sedentary behaviour
1.6
Factors Influencing Exercise Behaviour (e.g. Adherence/Drop-out); Approaches to Behaviour Change
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 100
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
The continuous assessment strategy may incorporate essays, presentations, reflective logs, case studies and written reports.
No Project
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lecture Every Week 2.00 2
Independent Learning Time Non Contact Estimated learner hours outside of lecture time Every Week 7.00 7
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Eekkekakis. (2015), Routledge Handbook of Physical Activity and Mental Health.
  • Hardman, Stensel and Gill. (2021), Physical Activity and Health: The Evidence Explained, Third. Routledge.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Stuart Biddle,Nanette Mutrie. (2015), Psychology of Physical Activity, Psychology Press, p.428, [ISBN: 041536664X].
  • American College of Sports Medicine. (2017), ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription, LWW, p.472, [ISBN: 149633907X].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
Discussion Note: