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Core Module Information
Module title: Exercise Behaviour
SCQF level: 09:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: SES09124
Module leader: Steven Young
School School of Applied Sciences
Subject area group: Sport Exercise and Health Science
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

The rationale for the module is established by examining the key contemporary research linking physical activity with physical and psychological health benefits. This is contextualised within the behavioural epidemiology framework; which will be used to illuminate modern debates around ‘the obesity crisis? and the economic costs of health and social care. Modern approaches to the assessment of physical activity are examined in relation to basic measurement concepts such as reliability / validity and objectivity. Motivation is a key concept in exercise psychology; a series of presentations will provide you with an overview of the contemporary social cognitive models of exercise and physical activity motivation. The final block of work examines the role of physical activity in the maintenance of psychological well-being and some of interventions that have been used in the prevention and treatment of psychological conditions such as low self-esteem, depression and anxiety.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Examine and interpret the large scale surveillance data relating to health enhancing physical activity behaviour, nationally and internationally.

LO2: Describe and evaluate methods of assessment of physical activity and sedentary behaviour.

LO3: Describe and synthesise the main social-cognitive models of physical activity motivation.

LO4: Examine and analyse the role of physical activity in the maintenance and enhancement of health.

LO5: Identify key contemporary research questions in exercise behaviour.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 2, Blended,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: Blended
Location of delivery: SIGHTHILL
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Steven Young
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 24 You will be delivered a series of lectures in Blocks of four (please note that all of the content is contained on the module page): Block one, Introduction to Exercise Behaviour; Block two, Exercise Motivation; Block three, Well-Being and Cognitive Function; Block four, Specific Populations. All of these lectures are designed to provide you with all the relevant and necessary content to prepare you for the assessments.
Face To Face Tutorial 12 The tutorials are designed to provide you the opportunity to discuss as an individual or in groups (e.g., for your Infographic presentation) module content to you understand better and prepare for your assessments. This is particularly important for guiding you on the development of your Infographic presentation (component 1) which once completed, enables you to then progress onto writing your final essay (component 2)
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 12 The workshops are designed to enable you to work and learn in groups using a variety of equipment designed to measure levels and intensity of physical activity (PA - e.g., heart rate monitors). In addition, you will learn the differences, pros and cons, of how PA levels are measured (including large populations) along with critical discussion of the various tools used to achieve this such as questionnaires (subjective) and equipment (objective).
Online Guided independent study 152 You are expected to engage in reading, online learning activities and preparing for assessments.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Essay 75 1~2~3~4~5 Week 13 , WORDS= 2500 Based on the content delivered on the module and from the guidance/feedforward provided from assessment one, you will write up your hypothetical case study.
Oral Presentation 25 1~2~3~4 Week 8 HOURS= 0.25 You will present (as an individual or in pairs) a hypothetical case study based around the measurement, motivation, or adherence of physical activity (PA), sport or exercise. For example, you can think about how to help an individual engage with PA to improve their health and wellbeing.
Component 1 subtotal: 25
Component 2 subtotal: 75
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
SES09124 Exercise Behaviour
 

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