SP6048 - Health, Exercise and Behaviour Change

The taught content will be delivered and provided in a variety of formats, and you will be able to access materials on the eLP. There will be the opportunity to work in smaller groups with discipline specific members of staff who will facilitate context driven discussion and learning. Sessions will include details of the basic conceptual framework for each topic. Staff will also facilitate more in-depth discussion of current research in the field, real world scenarios, and problem-based case studies to enable you to develop both your critical thinking and problem-solving skills. You will also be set independent tasks informed by key literature to complete outside of class time to further develop your understanding of the taught content. You will be encouraged to engage in independent study, in particular the reading of current journal articles, in order to further your knowledge base and develop critical thinking.

Module information, assessment requirements and expectations, and important module announcements will be made through the eLP. Material to support your learning will be uploaded in advance of sessions. You will be provided with content verbally and guided through tasks during timetabled sessions. A dedicated assessment session will afford you the opportunity to ask assessment related questions in class. The Module Leader is there to support you with any queries that you may have about the module content, and all staff members provide tutorial time outside of class time. Module tutors will provide you with the necessary information on how to arrange a tutorial. You will have the opportunity to receive formative feedback on your development during the module, and you will receive feedback on summative work to help you identify areas of strength and areas for development. There will be the opportunity to discuss your feedback with a member of staff during a tutorial. There are also further academic skills support available from the University Library services. If this module is in option pot two for your programme, you will receive advice and guidance at a module options event to help you make an informed decision about how it fits with your own academic and professional development. Online pre-learning material will be made available to help you prepare for the module.

All modules at Northumbria include a range of reading materials that students are expected to engage with. The reading list for this module can be found at: http://readinglists.northumbria.ac.uk
(Reading List service online guide for academic staff this containing contact details for the Reading List team – http://library.northumbria.ac.uk/readinglists)

Knowledge & Understanding:
1. Demonstrate a critical understanding of the role of physical activity, exercise and/or nutrition in relation to health in a range of populations;

2. Critically evaluate behaviour change strategies and the relevance of psychological factors in the design of intervention programmes.

Intellectual / Professional skills & abilities:

3. Understand and apply a multidisciplinary approach to interventions for health.

Personal Values Attributes (Global / Cultural awareness, Ethics, Curiosity) (PVA):

4. Demonstrate an awareness of differential needs from individuals with varied health status and diverse multi-cultural backgrounds.

You will be required to
design a work-based intervention to promote improved health and wellbeing (3000 words) (100%). This assessment will address all module learning outcomes (KU 1,2; IPSA 3; PVA 4).

This assignment will evaluate your ability to understand the underpinnings of health interventions including the physiological basis of interventions and behaviour change strategies.

Formative assessment will be provided to you, which could be based on your performance to critique a real-world scenario, problem solving a case study or a task of a similar nature. You will be provided feedback from staff and peers which will be of use when designing your intervention to promote health and well-being.

Summative Feedback
You will receive written or audio feedback on your summative assessment to help you identify areas of strength and areas for development. There will be the opportunity to discuss your feedback with a member of staff during a tutorial.

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Health, Exercise and Behaviour Change is a multidisciplinary module that will provide you with an understanding of the role of physical activity, exercise and nutrition in relation to health, the theories of behaviour change and how the theories are applied in practice. This module will allow you to examine the latest research on strategies used to promote health and wellbeing. You will be tasked with being creative in changing behaviour to improve health. You will gain an understanding of the physiology of physical activity and exercise, and how this can prevent and manage a number of health conditions in a range of populations. Furthermore, you will gain an insight of behaviour change including factors that influence behaviour change and an understanding of how such models can be applied in practice. The module will review current health promotion strategies and initiatives to enable you to develop your skills needed in careers in healthcare and public health.