HEL602 Physical Function, Exercise and Health

Emnet er tilknyttet følgende studieprogram

• Ph.d.-program i helse- og idrettsvitenskap

Anbefalte forkunnskaper

• EX.602 Philosophy of Science

• ME-617 Systematic Literature Analysis

• ME-618 Qualitative Research Methods

• ME-619 Quantitative Research Methods and Regression Analysis

 

 

Innhold

• central epidemiological studies that shed light on the hypothesis

• intervention studies that manipulate physical activity and measure changes in risk factors and/or physical capacity

• key studies that address the significance of physical activity in relation to the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of specific illnesses

• methodological challenges connected to the quantification of physical activity, physical function and health

Læringsutbytte

On successful completion of the course, the candidate:

• will have thorough knowledge of the epidemiological data foundation that establishes the relationship between physical capacity, physical activity and important health-related variables

• is able to formulate hypotheses in relation to the significance of the activity's form, frequency and intensity (dose-response relation) for physical capacity and health-related physiological changes

• can critically evaluate research that sheds light on how aging and gender affect physical function

• is able to discuss and debate important methodological challenges connected to the quantification of physical function, physical activity and health at the population, group and individual level

Vilkår for å gå opp til eksamen

Participation in compulsory lectures as stated in the course pamphlet.

Undervisnings- og læringsformer

The teaching methods will be chosen based on the number of candidates and may include individual advisement, seminars and lectures.

Eksamen

The student will receive a topic that will be presented in the form of a 45 minute lecture with a written summary. The test lecture and summary will be assessed as pass/fail.