SEPS1017 Applications of Physical Activity Promotion (3 cr)

Grading scale
0-5
Teaching languages
English
Responsible person(s)
Taija Juutinen

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this course, student is able to
- design and evaluate basic physical activity programmes and interventions.
- evaluate the most often used theories that relate to the promotion of physical activity and choose the most appropriate
- perform different measures of physical activity behaviour according to the aim of the program/intervention.

Study methods

a) Active participation in lectures (14 hours) and demonstrations (6 hours) and completion of assignments
or
b) Book examination.

Content

The role of theory in understanding physical activity behaviour; Physical activity programmes and interventions; Information on how technology, including accelerometers, and Web-based intervention strategies can be used in changing physical activity behaviour.

Materials

Michie, S., Atkins, L., & West, R. (2014). The Behaviour Change Wheel. A Guide to Designing Interventions. Great Britain: Silverback. ISBN: 978-1291846058 (pages 1-329).

Literature:

ISBN-number Author, year of publication, title, publisher
Ransdell, L.B., Dinger, M., Huberty, J., & Miller, K. (2009). Developing Effective Physical Activity Programs. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics (pages 1-216).

Assessment criteria

a) Exercises during lectures (30%) and written assignment
during demonstrations (70%)
b) Book examination (100%)

Prerequisites

SEPS1003 Promotion of Physical Activity and Health Behaviour