2023/24 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
SPSC2242 Physical Activity and Health
20 creditsClass Size: 80
Module manager: Alison Divine
Email: A.Divine@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2023/24
Module replaces
Semester 2 of SPSC2309: Skill Acquisition, Motor Learning and RehabilitationSemester 2 of SPSC2315: Social and Applied Psychology of Sport and ExerciseThis module is not approved as a discovery module
Module summary
This module examines the importance of physical activity to benefit health and well-being. The module covers definitions of physical activity and recommendations for different populations by national (Chief Medical Office, UK) and Global (World Health Organisation) health bodies. 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 investigates the concept of physical activity, key influencers on physical activity patterns, and how to measure physical activity. The module then investigates and evaluates the effects of interventions to increase physical activity at the community/population level rather than the individual level. We consider physical activity throughout the life and health span.Learning outcomes
On completion of the module students will be able to:
1. Define and outline the concepts of physical activity and sedentary behaviour and their measurement;
2. Identify and describe aspects of culture and the environment and their effect on physical activity patterns;
3. Identify and evaluate techniques to measure physical activity and sedentary behaviour;
4. Design, communicate and evaluate a programme to increase physical activity or decreases sedentary behaviour.
Skills outcomes
- Managing Knowledge: collecting, selecting, organising and interpreting data, data evaluation and synthesis, use of IT skills.
- Managing Self: planning, time management, independent study;
- Managing Interrelationships: teamwork and cooperation, decision taking, learning from others, peer reviewing,
- Presentation Skills: visual presentation of data, scientific writing.
Syllabus
- Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior: National and Global Recommendations
- Measuring Physical Activity
- Wearables, Technology and Physical Activity
- Environmental Influences on Physical Activity
- Culture, Disability and Physical Activity
- Physical Activity and Mass Participation and Sporting Events (e.g., Couch to 5k, Hand Bike Battle, walking football)
- Physical Activity and Maternal Health (Pre and Post Natal)
- Physical Activity and Childhood and Adolescence
- Physical Activity and Older People
Physical Activity and Non-Communicable Diseases
Physical Activity, Falls and Dementia
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| On-line Learning | 4 | 2.00 | 8.00 |
| On-line Learning | 7 | 1.00 | 7.00 |
| Lectures | 17 | 1.00 | 17.00 |
| Tutorial | 1 | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Independent online learning hours | 12.00 | ||
| Private study hours | 153.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 35.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 | ||
Private study
Independent Online Learning:4 online formative activities: 3 hours/activity= 12 hours
Private study:
Background reading for screencasts: 3 hours per topic/screencast =21 hours
Background Reading for Live Lectures: 3 hours per topic/lecture = 51 hours
Background Reading for tutorial: 3 hours/ tutorial =3 hours
Background Reading for assessment = 78
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
- Students' progress will be monitored via guide questions used for online sessions, and formative worksheets associated with labs and lectures which students peer mark and discuss with demonstrators.- A scheduled tutorial is timetables for students to present their programme ideas based on PICOS format and tutor to give feedback.
All staff offer 2 hour consultation hours /week as a minimum for other opportunities for formative feedback
- Weekly MCQ will be used to provide feedback on understanding.
- Padlet activities used to lectures to share and comment on ideas/information for programme development.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Group Project | Online presentation (10 mins, c10 slides) | 30.00 |
| In-course Assessment | Individual question response: Verbal response to question asked about presentation | 20.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 50.00 | |
Physical Activity Programme: Design and evaluate a programme to increase PA, group. Presentation to cover target group, aim of programme, rational for programme design, evaluation of programme; uploaded to STREAM.
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Online Time-Limited assessment | 0 hr 50 mins | 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: 28/04/2023 14:48:33
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