This course will examine the relationship between physical activity and public health and explore the issues involved in the promotion and measurement of physical activity to all segments of the population. 

Normally, 1 x 2-hour session and a 1-hour follow-up session every Friday, including online pre-reading and support exercises using flipped classroom and blended learning.

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The course will be assessed by a 2-hour examination (70%) and in-course assessment consisting of a poster (30%).

The aims of the course are to: 

-develop a deep understanding of current knowledge and research of education, promotion, measurement and evaluation of physical activity in public health; 

-develop competency in communicating physical activity messages to the public 

-provide opportunities for group working. 

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

■ assimilate and appraise information from physical activity and public health research literature;

■ develop clear, well-constructed and evidence-based oral and written presentations on physical activity research in public health; 

■ discuss and critically appraise the current state of understanding of relevant topics in the research, policy and applied fields of physical activity in public health.