Introduction
This unit introduces students to the importance of physical activity for good health across the lifespan. Students will learn about the effect of various types of physical activity on personal health, and the connection between inactivity and diseases and conditions such as obesity, diabetes mellitus, and cardiovascular disease. Ways to incorporate and optimise regular physical activity into the lifestyle of individuals, communities and populations will be explored in depth. The unit will draw on aspects of physiology, health promotion, behaviour change, and information technology.
Summary
| Unit name | Physical Activity and Health |
| Unit code | CXA210 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Health School of Health Sciences |
| Discipline | Health Sciences |
| Coordinator | Professor Andrew Hills |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Intermediate |
Sustainable Development Goals
The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Learning Outcomes
- Analyse and explain causal mechanisms for the effects of physical activity and inactivity on health and disease conditions.
- Analyse and evaluate personal, social, environmental and political determinants that contribute to active and inactive lifestyles.
- Review and suggest strategies to promote and provide physical activity for a variety of people in a variety of settings (e.g. communities, schools and workplaces).
- Research published literature in physical activity and health for different topics.
- Communicate in writing using language and terminologies specific to physical activity and health topics.
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Requisites
Prerequisites
CXA103Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Tutorial – 2 hours (weekly); Individual study – 8 hours (weekly) |
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| Assessment | Mid-Semester Test (20%)|Examination (40%)|Portfolio (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
You will need the following text which is provided free as an eBook via your reading list in Mylo. |
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| Recommended | Please refer to your reading list in Mylo for other recommended reading materials. |
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