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Core Module Information
Module title: Physical Activity and Cancer Survivorship
SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: SES11115
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
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Examine the relevant elements of pathophysiology of and treatments for cancer and critically appraise the evidence on the impact of physical activity on primary secondary cancer prevention.

LO2: Evaluate the impact of exercise on cancer related side effects such as lymphoedema, fatigue, cognitive dysfunction, osteoporosis etc.

LO3: Review the molecular and cellular mechanisms by which exercise may protect from cancer recurrence.

LO4: Exercise appropriate judgement in the risk stratification and health screening procedures for cancer patients and survivors based on latest evidence and best practice.

LO5: Plan and justify a safe, effective and individualised exercise programme for a client living with or beyond a cancer diagnosis.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2023/4, Trimester 2, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: SIGHTHILL
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Anna Campbell
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)
Face To Face Lecture 24
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 12
Face To Face Seminar 12
Face To Face Work based learning 20
Online Guided independent study 124
Online GROUPSCHEDULED 8
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words
Report 60 2~4~5 Exam Period , WORDS= 3000
Oral Presentation 40 1~2~3 8 HOURS= 0.2
Component 1 subtotal: 40
Component 2 subtotal: 60
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
SES11115 Exercise and Cancer Survivorship
 

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