The module aims to provide students with an understanding of the role of Public Health organisations and how their activities have changed with changing mortality causes, changing technologies and changing social values. The role of physical activity as an emerging area of priority with regard to public health will be outlined along with related policies. The effectiveness of different health improvement strategies using physical activity promotion will be discussed using evidence and understanding of behavioural epidemiology. Appropriate research methodologies will be outlined and analysed.

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Hardman, A. & Stensel, D. (2009) Physical Activity & Health: The Evidence Explained. London, Routledge

McKenna, J. & Riddoch, C. (2003) Perspectives on Health and Exercise. Hampshire: Palgrave Macmillan

Appropriately and adequately equipped lecture theatre
Appropriately and adequately equipped seminar room
Appropriately and adequately equipped IT room
Appropriately and adequately stocked library facilities
Internet access sufficient to blackboard

Contact Hours: (24)
12 x 1 hour tutor-led lecture programme
12 x 1 hour tutor-led seminars

Independent Study Hours: (126)
100 hours reading
26 hours planning for seminars

An ESSAY length 2500 WORDS weighted at 100%.

Students will be required to complete 1 piece of summative assessment:
A coursework essay of 2500 words, comprising 100% of the overall mark assessing LOs 1 - 4.

Students will be provided with formative assessment and feedback via:
- Tutor-led sessions and Peer-review discussion including a student-led epidemiology forum.
- Workshop sessions will develop and understanding of various organisations their roles and policies.