2024/25 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
BMSC2239 Applied Concepts in Physical Activity and Health
20 creditsClass Size: 25
Module manager: Sarah Astill
Email: S.L.Astill@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2024/25
Pre-requisite qualifications
First year of a programme in SBMS, or equivalentThis module is mutually exclusive with
| BMSC2241 | Physical activity across the lifespan |
Module replaces
SPSC2242This module is not approved as a discovery module
Module summary
The module covers definitions of physical activity and recommendations for different populations by national (Chief Medical Office, UK) and Global health bodies (World Health Organisation). Students will learn about impact of the environment (space and communities) on physical activity and consider concepts such as cultural tailoring of physical activity and the ableist notion of physical activity. Examining the use of the growth of wearables and technology (e.g., Fitbits, Ora rings) we consider how to measure physical activity and sedentary behaviour. Finally, this module investigates how to design, and measure the impact of physical activity programmes for specific populations throughout the life and health span.Objectives
This module aims to cover the concept of physical activity and provide an understanding of key influencers on physical activity patterns and physical activity assessment. The module investigates and evaluates the effects of interventions to increase physical activity at the community/population level rather than the individual level.Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will be able to:
1. Define and outline the concepts of physical activity / sedentary behaviour and understand how culture and environment impacts activity status.
2. Design, communicate and evaluate interventions to promote physical activity and decrease sedentary behaviour.
3. Understand complex concepts underpinning physical activity and appreciate research techniques (i.e., assessment methods) with reference to published scientific literature.
Skills Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills learning outcomes:
1. Managing knowledge: collecting, organising, analysing and interpreting data – application of IT skills.
2. Professional relationships: teamwork, cooperation, decision marking, learning from others and peer review.
3. Presentation skills: visual presentation of data and scientific academic writing.
Syllabus
Details of the syllabus will be provided on the Minerva organisation (or equivalent) for the module
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| On-line Learning | 9 | 1.00 | 9.00 |
| Seminar | 8 | 2.00 | 16.00 |
| Tutorial | 1 | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Independent online learning hours | 4.00 | ||
| Private study hours | 168.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 28.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 | ||
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Short answer problem-solving exercises will be regularly delivered in seminars / workshop sessions with formative feedback.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Presentation | Online presentation (10-mins, c10 slides) | 50.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 50.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Online Time-Limited assessment | 2 hr | 50.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 50.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 08/05/2024
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