Module Specifications..
Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024
Please note that this information is subject to change.
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Coursework Only Re-sit presentation |
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Description To integrate and apply principles of exercise medicine and health psychology to effective physical activity programming and intervention in a variety of healthy and clinical population groups. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Describe the pathophysiology and clinical aspects affecting exercise capacity and the role of exercise as treatment in chronic illnesses 2. Demonstrate knowledge of evidence-based current practices in relation to the role of exercise in chronic illness management 3. Identify strategies for increasing exercise adherence and critically evaluate their effectiveness 4. Critically analyse and synthesise the literature related to exercise as medicine in disease prevention or management 5. Design an exercise intervention based on critical review and application of theoretical and research evidence | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Physical activity and healthExercise referral and rehabilitation: The contextNon-communicable diseasesExercise prescription for cardiovascular disease; hypertension; diabetes; obesity; cancer and various health conditions.Development and evaluation of health promotion interventionsBehaviour change strategies | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List
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Other Resources None | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Date of Last Revision | 11-OCT-10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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