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Overview

In this subject you will evaluate the role of physical activity and sedentary behaviour in population health. From an epidemiological perspective, you will identify population groups at risk of insufficient physical activity and the factors influencing this. You will appraise policy and population-level approaches for physical activity promotion, including planning, … For more content click the Read more button below. This subject will be offered from 2027

Portfolio

Office of the Provost

School

Allied Health, Human Services & Sport

Subject coordinator

Jacqui Pengelly

Subject type

Undergraduate

Year level

Year Level 3 - UG

AQF level

Level 7 - Bachelor Degree

Available as elective

No

Available to study abroad / exchange students

No

Capstone subject

No

Academic progress review - Schedule A subject

No

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Learning resources

Prescribed - Book - Physical Activity and Health: The Evidence Explained

Career ready

Work based learning (placement):No

Graduate capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing
COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective
DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
Critically analyse the role of physical activity and sedentary behaviour in population health and lifestyle-related chronic disease
2.
Interpret population data and research evidence to appraise factors affecting physical activity behaviour
3.
Identify and assess populations at risk of physical inactivity and sedentary behaviour to apply recommendations and inform the development of interventions
4.
Analyse and evaluate the impact of public policy and population-level interventions on promoting physical activity and reducing sedentary behaviour

Learning activities

Students will engage in a range of activities including online learning, tutorials, presentations, and written assessments. These are designed to achieve and assess your performance in alignment with the subject’s intended learning outcomes. You will receive timely feedback (formal and informal) about your performance on these activities to support your learning. 

Requisite rules

Must be admitted into one of the following courses: HBSES, HBSESB, HB009

Requisites

Prerequisite