Module Descriptors
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND EXERCISE FOR SPECIAL POPULATIONS
PUBL60044
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: 24
Independent Study Hours: 126
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- ORAL weighted at 40%
- COURSEWORK -ESSAY weighted at 60%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
An ESSAY length 2000 WORDS weighted at 60%. A 15 MINUTE ORAL POSTER PRESENTATION weighted at 40%.
Students will be required to undertake TWO pieces of summative assessment for this module.
An assessment of a group based 15 MINUTE ORAL POSTER PRESENTATION whereby students will be assessed on the content of a poster relative to a chosen target population group. This will contribute 40% to the overall module mark. (LOs 1 & 3)
A (2000 word limited) ESSAY that focuses on a chosen target population group that will contribute 60% to the overall module mark. (LOS 1 & 2)
Formative feedback will be provided following the poster presentations.
Students will be required to undertake TWO pieces of summative assessment for this module.
An assessment of a group based 15 MINUTE ORAL POSTER PRESENTATION whereby students will be assessed on the content of a poster relative to a chosen target population group. This will contribute 40% to the overall module mark. (LOs 1 & 3)
A (2000 word limited) ESSAY that focuses on a chosen target population group that will contribute 60% to the overall module mark. (LOS 1 & 2)
Formative feedback will be provided following the poster presentations.
Module Indicative Content
The module aims to provide students with opportunities to acquire relevant knowledge and understanding of:
a) the health problems of defined population groups
b) the benefits of health-related activity
c) examples of specific physical activity programmes for selected population groups
Students will also explore exercise-related factors that limit health and fitness from the perspective of their development and management.
a) the health problems of defined population groups
b) the benefits of health-related activity
c) examples of specific physical activity programmes for selected population groups
Students will also explore exercise-related factors that limit health and fitness from the perspective of their development and management.
Module Resources
Appropriately and adequately equipped lecture theatre
Appropriately and adequately stocked library facilities
Internet access sufficient to access blackboard
Appropriately and adequately stocked library facilities
Internet access sufficient to access blackboard
Module Learning Strategies
Contact Hours: (24)
10 x 2 hour tutor-led lecture programme
2 x 2 hour student led poster presentation sessions
Independent Study Hours: (126)
63 hours background reading
63 hours preparation for assessment
10 x 2 hour tutor-led lecture programme
2 x 2 hour student led poster presentation sessions
Independent Study Hours: (126)
63 hours background reading
63 hours preparation for assessment
Module Texts
American College of Sports Medicine (2009). Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription. London: Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins.
American College of Sports Medicine (2009) Exercise Management for Persons with Chronic Diseases and Disabilities. London: Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins.
Buckley, J., Spurway, N. & MacLaren, D. (2008). Exercise Physiology in Special Populations: Advances in Sport and Exercise Science. Elsevier Mosby.
American College of Sports Medicine (2009) Exercise Management for Persons with Chronic Diseases and Disabilities. London: Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins.
Buckley, J., Spurway, N. & MacLaren, D. (2008). Exercise Physiology in Special Populations: Advances in Sport and Exercise Science. Elsevier Mosby.