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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Childhood Obesity Management | |||
| Reference | NUM054 | Version | 3 |
| Created | July 2017 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | May 2009 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | August 2017 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide a comprehensive understanding of childhood obesity from a molecular level to the epidemiology of the disease, and a review of the possible preventative and treatment options appropriate for children of different ages. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Discuss the causes of childhood obesity. |
| 2 | Critically evaluate a range of possible approaches for the prevention and treatment of childhood obesity. |
| 3 | Discuss the consequences of childhood obesity in epidemiological terms. |
| 4 | Critically evaluate interventions which have tackled childhood obesity. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Childhood obesity at the molecular level; Biological growth of the systems and structures of the body: somatic, skeletal and sexual maturation; Environmental and cultural aspects of obesity; Epidemiological aspects of incidence and prevalence; Male and female differences in obesity and approaches to tackling it; Preventative and treatment approaches and initiatives for different settings. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| This module will be delivered online via CampusMoodle. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 25 | 25 |
| Non-Contact Hours | 125 | 125 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | 150 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| 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: | Written assignment. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| Written assignment. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | C1 = A |
| B | C1 = B |
| C | C1 = C |
| D | C1 = D |
| E | C1 = E |
| F | C1 = F |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None, in addition to course entry requirements or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | HEALTHCARE IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND (HIS), 2014. Food, fluid and nutritional care standards. [online]. Edinburgh: HIS. Available from: http://www.healthcareimprovementscotland.org/our_work/patient_safety/improving_nutritional_care/nutritional_care_standards.aspx [Accessed 4 July 2017]. |
| 2 | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT, 2012. Growing up in Scotland. Edinburgh: Scottish Government. |
| 3 | SCOTTISH INTERCOLLEGIATE GUIDELINES NETWORK (SIGN), 2010. Management of obesity. [online]. Edinburgh: SIGN. Available from: http://www.sign.ac.uk/pdf/sign115.pdf [Accessed 4 July 2017]. |
| 4 | Current journals and research articles. |