COURSE TITLE: LIFELONG SPORT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
COURSE CODE: SPLM 1202
LEVEL: UG 1
NO OF CREDITS: 3
PREREQUISITES: None
COURSE RATIONALE
As potential leaders and managers participants are expected to have some knowledge of the benefits of sport and physical activity and the manner in which these activities should be effectively executed. This course explores the concepts of sport, physical activity, exercise, fitness and health and the inter-relationships between them. The role of sport and physical activity in the development and maintenance of lifelong health will be explored. Methods for assessment of sport, physical activity, health and health related fitness will be introduced. Guidelines for participation in sports and physical activity in relation to health benefits will be examined, considering the whole life course (infancy, childhood and adolescence, adulthood, and older ages).
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course focuses on factors that affect lifespan health and physical fitness. It explores the impact of factors such as growth, physical maturation, and aging on activities of daily living and exercise capacity. It also explores how exercise and nutrition can minimise the impact of disease, illness and ageing on health and physical fitness. The course will consider contemporary definitions of sports, physical activity and sedentary behaviour and current data regarding population levels and trends. The course will also examine in detail the relationship between these behaviours and health with a focus on specific chronic conditions. Drawing from the evidence-base, the course will critically consider the current health recommendations, and ways to promote better health through physical activity and exercise.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
On completion of this course students will be able to:
- Identify the exercise needs of a person/team and the design of appropriate exercise interventions.
- Explain the concepts of sports participation physical activity, exercise, fitness and health;
- Critically appreciate the evidence that underpins the relationships between these concepts
- Examine the role of exercise and nutrition in maintaining health and physical fitness across the lifespan.
- Analyse relationships between sports, physical activity and health.
- Apply the knowledge and skills to the context of performance sports and/or health, disease and ageing.
