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Core Module Information
Module title: Physical Activity and Exercise Prescription in Health and Disease
SCQF level: 10:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: SES10127
Module leader: Amanda Pitkethly
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:

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.
Learning Outcomes for module:

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 behaviour change 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.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2026/7, Trimester 2, In Person,
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Occurrence: 002
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: SIGHTHILL
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Amanda Pitkethly
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Seminar 20 Our weekly seminars will be lecturer-facilitated but will allow you to explore and apply the theory, introduced during the lecture section of the seminar, to consolidate your knowledge and understanding. The majority of the discussion will be student-led and happen within small groups, though the group composition will change each week. To get full benefit from the seminars and to support other students, you are expected to prepare, and engage with the lecture content, tasks and reading material.
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 10 Practicals: Our practical classes will allow you to develop your skills as a practitioner by applying your knowledge. Each session will have a different focus where you will learn key techniques and equipment key to a physical activity practitioner. You will receive feedback throughout the practicals concerning professionalism, conducting tests and interpretation of data.
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 4 Workshops: You will participate in workshops focused on the physical activity consultation process. During these workshops you will have the opportunity to develop autonomy supportive communication skills.
Face To Face Tutorial 8 Our tutorials will focus on the formative assessment tasks and will involve a peer feedback session. Together we will work through example case studies relevant to the health conditions covered in this module. This is intended to support all students in the tutorial to learn from each other fostering an assessment for learning approach.
Online Guided independent study 158 Throughout the trimester, you are expected to structure in time to reflect upon the learning you have undertaken in your scheduled sessions and to complete your essential reading. You are encouraged to read more widely about the topics you are studying and engage in Moodle activities and resources. You will need to ensure that you have sufficient time to prepare and plan for your assessment tasks. You are expected to prepare for seminars, practicals and tutorials.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Oral Presentation 40 1~2~3~4~5 Week 11 HOURS= 15 minutes For this assessment, you will submit a Video PowerPoint presentation based on a case study of a person known to you. You are only required to meet the client, gain consent to work through the PA consultation process, screen the client with appropriate PA and/or health screening tools. Once you have consulted with and screened your client, you will use that information to decide on any specific exercise tests that may be needed, and you will design an evidence based, tailored exercise programme with evidence based, tailored adherence strategies. Please note, you will not be required to carry out exercise testing or begin the exercise programme with the client.
Oral Assessment 60 1~2~3~4~5 Exam Period HOURS= 20 minutes This assessment will require you to apply your knowledge of exercise prescription concerning health conditions covered in this module. After being taught all conditions relevant to the module, you will be presented with 3 case study scenarios to study. In your individual oral assessment, one of these scenarios will be chosen at random by the assessor. Your assessor will ask questions to assess your knowledge of the module learning outcomes; i.e. your ability to understand, explain and critically evaluate particular themes, concepts, mechanisms and behaviours in the field of physical activity, exercise and health and essentially assess your application of knowledge and skill gained from the module.
Component 1 subtotal: 40
Component 2 subtotal: 60
Module subtotal: 100

 

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