Module: Exercise as Medicine - Theory & Practice

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	Exercise as Medicine - Theory & Practice
Module Code	SS428 (ITS) / HEA1049 (Banner)
Faculty	Science & Health	School	Health & Human Performance
Module Co-ordinator	Hannah Goss
Module Teachers	-
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	10
Pre-requisite	Not Available
Co-requisite	Not Available
Compatibles	Not Available
Incompatibles	Not Available

Coursework Only
re-submission of coursework elements

Description

This module is concerned with the practical application of theory and research in exercise psychology. Students will develop knowledge and understanding of the psychological factors associated with health behaviour change. Students will learn to select appropriate intervention strategies based on motivational readiness and individual needs involving a client-centred approach.

Learning Outcomes

1. Defend choice of assessment tools
2. Assess readiness to change and select appropriate intervention strategies
3. Identify strategies for increasing exercise adherence and critically evaluate their effectiveness
4. Relate intervention strategies to behaviour change theory
5. Design an intervention programme based on theoretical and research evidence
6. Reflect on the likely effectiveness of the proposed interventions
7. Conduct an appropriate intervention programme and evaluate its effectiveness.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	24	No Description
Seminars	3	No Description
Fieldwork	60	Completion of PA Intervention
Independent Study	38	No Description
Total Workload: 125

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

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Physical Activity & Health

Changing Physical Activity Behaviour

Theories to Practise

Conducting a Needs Analysis

Co-production of Interventions

Working with Different Groups

Applying Intervention Strategies

Motivational Interviewing for Health Behaviour Change

Self-Monitoring for Health Behaviour Change

Assessment Methods and Tools

Evaluating Outcomes

Evaluating Implementation Effectiveness

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Completion of online activity	Needs Analysis of Potential Client	15%	Week 6
Oral Examination	interactive Oral	30%	n/a
Reflective journal	Reflective journal submission and seminar engagement	15%	As required
Assignment	Evaluation of intervention programme (2000 words max)	40%	Sem 2 End

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories: Resit category 1: A resit is available for both* components of the module. Resit category 2: No resit is available for a 100% continuous assessment module. Resit category 3: No resit is available for the continuous assessment component where there is a continuous assessment and examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a Continuous Assessment/Examination split; where the module is 100% continuous assessment, there will also be a resit of the assessment
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Marcus, B.H., & Forsyth, L.H. (2009). Motivating people to be physically active. 2nd Ed. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.: 2013, Exercise Psychology, Second, Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL,
Buckworth, J., Dishman, R.K., O’Connor, P. & Tomprowski, P.D: 2013, Exercise Psychology, Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL,

Other Resources

None