Handbook

In this course you will learn about the importance of increasing physical activity and decreasing sedentary behaviour to maintain health and prevent the development of chronic disease across the lifespan. This course uses a strong evidence base to explain how undertaking regular physical activity can boost physical and mental health, with a particular focus on overall health and the prevention of lifestyle disease. Some of the topics covered include the effects of physical activity and sedentary behaviour on the human body, public health recommendations for physical activity and needs across different population groups, as well as the evidence base behind the use of technology to track physical activity and aid exercise.  Health-based screening and intervention techniques (including physical activity and basic fitness assessments) will be applied. Assessment in this unit is focused on translating public health guidelines and policy to a non-specialist audience.