The extensive benefits of living an active life are well understood, so why do so many people still choose not to take part in sport and exercise? Lots of us enjoy performance sport (either playing or watching), prioritise exercise for health, or incorporate functional physical activities within daily life. These activities all fall within the framework of physical activity and sport participation, but why is the intersection and alignment of physical activity (health and performance) so important? This module will cover fundamentals of the principles of training, consider how to tailor these to meet individual needs and look at barriers and enablers which affect participation. You will consider how to support the population to be more active, examining real world examples of activity promotion campaigns. National and international sporting initiatives will be examined, and you will have the chance to design creative approaches which address unmet needs in sport and physical activity access to promote wider engagement.
Lectures 16 hours, Workshops 16 hours
Online Moodle Quiz Test. Assessment Details: VLE Test worth 40%.
Poster Visual Representation. Assessment Details: Poster worth 60%.
Reassessment Method: Like for like
On successfully completing the module, students will be able to:
1.Recognise and explain the importance and societal benefits of an active population to good public health
2. Define the principles of training, and explain how these should be applied to physical activity and sport
3. Recognise the role of national initiatives promoting physical activity, review their effectiveness, and identify their limitations
4. Identify the barriers and enablers which prevent and support individuals to live active lives, and consider differences in motivation surrounding physical activity.
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