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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Physical Activity, Exercise Prescription And Health | |||
| Reference | HSM194 | Version | 2 |
| Created | October 2022 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | August 2020 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | March 2023 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To develop critical and applied understanding of physical activity and exercise prescription in relation to health of varied populations. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Critically discuss the strategies which support practitioners in prescribing physical activity and exercise in relation to health. |
| 2 | Critically examine the impact of wider determinants of health on individuals and communities. |
| 3 | Critically evaluate the evidence for and application of physical activity and exercise prescription in relation to health. |
| 4 | Evaluate and discuss relevant physical activity policies and guidelines. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| None. |
| Module Delivery |
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| Part time distance learning - directed study supported by tutorials, workshops and seminars delivered on-line. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | N/A | 22 |
| Non-Contact Hours | N/A | 128 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | N/A | 150 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Description: | Production of client resource | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| This module is assessed by one component: C1 100% weighting. Module pass mark = Grade D. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | An A in component 1. |
| B | A B in component 1. |
| C | A C in component 1. |
| D | A D in component 1. |
| E | An E in component 1. |
| F | An F in component 1. |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | Refer regulation A2: Admission and Enrolment for admission requirements and/or course specific entry requirements. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | DUGDILL, L., CRONE, D. and MURPHY, R., 2009. Physical activity and health promotion: evidence-based approaches to practice. Chichester, West Sussex: Wiley-Blackwell. |
| 2 | HUPPERT, F.A. and COOPER, C.L., 2014. Interventions and policies to enhance wellbeing. Chichester, West Sussex: John Wiley & Sons. |
| 3 | MCARDLE, W.D., KATCH, F.I. and KATCH, V.L., 2022. Exercise physiology: nutrition, energy and human performance, 9th ed. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer. |
| 4 | NAIDOO, J. and WILLS, J., 2022. Foundations for health promotion, 5th ed. London: Elsevier. |
| 5 | TAPPER, K., 2021. Health psychology and behaviour change: from science to practice. London: Red Globe Press. (e-book). |
| 6 | RIEBE, D., 2021. ACSM's guidelines for exercise testing and prescription, 11th ed. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer. |
| 7 | HUBBLEY, J., COPEMAN, J., WOODALL, J., 2020. Practical health promotion, 3rd ed. Cambridge: Polity Press. |
| 8 | COTTRELL, S., 2017. Critical thinking skills: effective analysis, argument and reflection. London: Palgrave. |