HEL613 Evidence Based Physical Activity
- Studiepoeng:
- 5
- Ansvarlig avdeling:
- Fakultet for helse- og idrettsvitenskap
- Emneansvarlig:
- Bjørge Herman Hansen
- Undervisningssemester:
- Vår, Høst
- Varighet:
- 1 semester
Emnet er tilknyttet følgende studieprogram
- Ph.d.-program i helse- og idrettsvitenskap
Anbefalte forkunnskaper
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EX-602 Philosophy of Science
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ME-617 Systematic Reviews and Evidence Synthesis
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ME-626 General Quantitative Research Methods and/or ME-618 Qualitative research methods
Innhold
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Historical overview of relevant epidemiological studies
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Study design and causal relationship within physical activity epidemiology
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Critical reflections with respect to physical activity measures including a practical workshop
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Physical activity and fitness levels in the population
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Physical inactivity and the association with non-communicable diseases (such as diabetes, cancer, etc.) and conditions like overweight and obesity
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Risks and side-effects of physical activity
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Intervention and implementation
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Behavioral aspects of changing physical activity behavior
Læringsutbytte
On successful completion of the course, the candidate has:
Knowledge about
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landmark studies within physical activity epidemiology
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how physical activity guidelines are developed and implemented
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how physical activity can be assessed, and how various assessment methods might influence the relationship between physical activity and health related outcomes
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the evidence behind the association between physical inactivity and non-communicable diseases, as well as conditions as overweight/obesity
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risks and side-effects associated with physical activity
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behavioral change strategies associated with physical activity
Skills
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can critically evaluate, interpret and disseminate results within physical activity epidemiology
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can critically evaluate assessment methods used in physical activity epidemiology
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can formulate relevant research questions and plan the implementation of physical activity-based interventions
General competence
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can communicate physical activity and health relationships through scientific and popular scientific channels
Vilkår for å gå opp til eksamen
Participation in compulsory lectures, group work, practical workshops, discussions and presentations as stated in the course pamphlet.
Eksamen
Individual two-weeks home examination. The examination will be assessed as pass/fail.