There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

This module will cover the role of physical activity and exercise for health and disease prevention, management, and treatment. In particular, the importance of physical activity and exercise in obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, mental health, neurological and musculoskeletal conditions, cancer and old/young ages will be covered. You will examine the physiological and psychological mechanisms of action related to physical activity and inactivity/ sedentary behaviours in health and disease. You will also learn effective ways to communicate health and physical activity-related information to specific target groups such as health professionals or patients.In this module, you will also learn about exercise testing and prescription, and referral procedures to other health practitioners or organisations. There will be a particular focus on health screening, pre-exercise evaluation, risk stratification and risk management, goal setting, clinical exercise testing and prescription, scope of practice and medications. You will develop a critical understanding of national and international physical activity and health guidelines and apply this guidance to individuals with health conditions.

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Apply critical understanding of the epidemiological evidence for physical activity and fitness on health and disease outcomes and the physiological and psychological benefits of physical activity for health and disease prevention.

LO2: Critically analyse and reflect on the role of sedentary behaviour and physical inactivity on health and disease and the proposed mechanisms underlying the health benefits of physical activity.

LO3: Demonstrate understanding and skills in health screening, pre-exercise evaluation, risk stratification, exercise testing and goal setting in specific populations and those with health conditions.

LO4: Apply critical knowledge of the physiology, pathophysiology, medication, evidence-based guidelines, and exercise testing results to devise tailored clinical exercise programmes with the aim of improving the condition and health of an individual.

LO5: Effectively communicate health and physical activity related information and provide recommendations on physical activity for health benefits.