Prerequisites for Module
None, in addition to course entry requirements.
Corequisite Modules
None.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
To provide a comprehensive knowledge of the methods and principles for the assessment of obesity, together with practical measurement skills in anthropometry and other body composition methods.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Demonstrate competence in practical measuring skills of anthropometry.
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Critically evaluate the utility and limitations of different approaches for the measurement of body composition.
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Evaluate best practice approaches to measurement in clinical settings.
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Indicative Module Content
Definitions of obesity. Body mass and stature measurement. Use of body mass index, waist circumference, waist:hip ratio, and other indices. Assessment of percentage body fat, in terms of portable and reference methods. Measurements and anthropometric assessment using the ISAK protocol; bioimpedance; assessment using indirect calorimetry, air displacement, dual X-ray absorptiometry, 3D laser imaging, and several others.
Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Full Time | Part Time | Lectures
| 8 | 8 | On-line discussion forum
| 5 | 5 | Practicals
| 15 | 15 |
Directed Study
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| 42 | 42 |
Private Study
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| 80 | 80 |
| Mode of Delivery
Blended learning. Lectures and practical sessions delivered locally. Delivery will be supported by on-line material, discussion forum and activities.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
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Coursework: an extended lab report based on data collected during practical sessions and discussed in wider context of published material.
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | Heymsfield, S.B., Lohman, T.G., Wang, Z. and Going, S. (eds) 2005. Human body composition. 2nd Edition, Champaign Il, USA: Human Kinetics.
| | 2. | Marfell-Jones, M., Olds, T., Stewart, A. and Carter, J.E.L. 1006. International Standards for Anthropometric Assessment. International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry. North West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa.
| | 3. | World Health Organization, 2000. Obesity: Preventing and managing the global epidemic. Report of a WHO consultation. WHO Technical Report Series 894. Geneva, Switzerland: WHO document Production Services.
| | 4. | Current journals and research articles.
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Additional Notes
Students are required to measure one another and be measured by one another in order to participate in the practical classes. Suitable sporting apparel is required. Optional: participants wishing to complete the ISAK qualification are welcome to do so after the delivery of the module. Participants are required to attend an extra two days course on site, to participate in an ISAK restricted practical exam, to complete post-examination measuring, and are liable to pay a small administration charge to cover ISAK registration.
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