Module Descriptors
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND EXERCISE FOR SPECIAL POPULATIONS
PUBL60034
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 6
15 credits
Contact
Leader: June Sampson
Email: J.C.Sampson@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 32
Independent Study Hours: 118
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- EXAMINATION - UNSEEN IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Learning Strategies
12 x 1 hour tutor-led lecture programme
5 x 2 hour student and / or lecture led workshop or practical
5 x 2 hour tutor-directed independent study
118 hours student-led independent study
5 x 2 hour student and / or lecture led workshop or practical
5 x 2 hour tutor-directed independent study
118 hours student-led independent study
Module Indicative Content
The module aims to provide students opportunities to acquire relevant knowledge and understanding of:
a) the major health problems of defined population groups
b) the benefit of health-related activity
c) examples of specific physical activity programmes for selected population groups
a) the major health problems of defined population groups
b) the benefit of health-related activity
c) examples of specific physical activity programmes for selected population groups
Module Additional Assessment Details
Students will be required to complete 1 piece of summative assessment:
1 x 150 minute end-of-module examination based on a student-led workshop, contributing 100% of the overall module mark which will assess LOs 1, 2, 3 and 4.
Students will be provided with formative assessment and feedback via tutor-led sessions and peer-review discussion.
1 x 150 minute end-of-module examination based on a student-led workshop, contributing 100% of the overall module mark which will assess LOs 1, 2, 3 and 4.
Students will be provided with formative assessment and feedback via tutor-led sessions and peer-review discussion.
Module Texts
American College of Sports Medicine (2000) 'Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription'.
(6th Ed) ACSM.
Durshne, J. and Moore, G. (2003) 'Exercise Management for Persons with Chronic Diseases and Disabilities'.
(2nd Ed) ACSM.
(6th Ed) ACSM.
Durshne, J. and Moore, G. (2003) 'Exercise Management for Persons with Chronic Diseases and Disabilities'.
(2nd Ed) ACSM.
Module Resources
Appropriately and adequately equipped lecture theatre
Appropriately and adequately equipped tutorial room
Appropriately and adequately stocked library facilities.
Appropriately and adequately equipped tutorial room
Appropriately and adequately stocked library facilities.