A range of formative and summative assessment methods will be used which are appropriate to the teaching and learning delivery method, mode of attendance and proposed weighting criteria used for this module, and as reflected within the Scheme and Award specifications.
A contextualised and approved assessment strategy and schedule will be published to students by award.
With regards to the HREF students, the Module will be split into two assessments (identified below),

1. Report (1500 words) (addressing LO's 1, 2 and 3) weighted 50%
2. Case Study Report (1500 words) (addressing LO's 4 and 5) weighted 50%

Students must attempt both assessments

Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
Formative feedback will be provided in a variety of forms, including written feedback on proposed titles, outline assignment plans and full drafts
Feedback may take place via full-class, group and individual tutorials

- Analyse the concepts of physical activity, exercise and health; identify types of physical activity and exercise participation, and the risk factors associated with them. Consider the effects of physical activity and exercise eg injuries, exercise addiction, drugs and supplementation
- Explain how physical activity and exercise can play a major role in the maintenance of general health and well-being. Identify disease prevention including obesity, osteoporosis and diabetes
- Investigate and explain how the life-course of the musculoskeletal system changes with age and in special population client groups, and how physical activity plays a role in this
- Investigate and analyse physical activity and exercise participation by socio-economic group, gender and age. Analyse contemporary lifestyle issues associated with physical activity and exercise eg age, working patterns, independent living, family formation
Consider the intended audience and the effect of government health campaigns in the maintenance of general health and well-being

ACSM, (2010) Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription. 8th Ed. Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins. London.
Biddle, S. and Mutrie, N. (2008) Psychology of Physical Activity. Determinants, well-being and interventions 2nd Ed. Routledge. London.
Faulkner, G. and Taylor, A. (2005) Exercise, Health and Mental Health. Emerging relationships. Routledge. London.
Hardman, A. E. and Stensel, D. J. (2006) Physical Activity and Health. The evidence explained. 2nd Ed. Routledge. London.
McKenna, J. and Riddoch, C. (2003) Perspectives on Health and Exercise. Palgrave Macmillan. Hampshire.
Woolf-May, K. (2006) Exercise Prescription Physiological Foundations. A guide for health, sport and exercise professionals. Churchill Livingstone. Elsevier. London.

Journals:
Department of Health:
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/index.htm
Medical dictionary:
http://www.medic8.com/healthguide/dictionary.htm
Heart Statistics:
http://www.heartstats.org/homepage.asp?id=6

On-line access to materials on VLE
Anthropometry Equipment

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (72)
20 hours Lectures
30 hours Seminars
22 hours Workshops and Practical sessions

Guided Independent Study: (228)
98 hours Reading
50 hours Moodle VLE Exercises and links
80 hours Assignment preparation and writing