Physical Activity - Health Science Research

What it is about

You will learn the importance of physical activity for health across the lifespan, including various manifestations (e.g., movement, training) and their measurement. At the end you will be able to derive measures to promote physical activity, conduct methodological assessments of studies, and assess lifestyle optimizations for health promotion.

What you will be able to do

• Understand the importance of physical activity for prevention
• Evaluate various assessment strategies for physical activity
• Differentiate forms: physical activity, training, fitness, health/disease
• Develop strategies to promote physical activity for general and special groups
• Understand the relationship between motor development, cognitive function and physical activity across the lifespan
• Classify and reference current scientific literature
• Optimize lifestyle for health promotion

What the module consists of

• VorlesungConveying fundamental content (Blended-Learning components for preparation)
• LiteraturseminarPractice of critical engagement with relevant scientific literature and discussion
• Praktisches SeminarExecution of a small experimental project in groups; results presentation as a poster

Teaching method

• Vorlesung mit Blended Learningfor the provision of basic knowledge and independent preparation
• Literaturseminarto foster critical analysis and discussion of scientific publications
• Praktisches Projekt in Kleingruppenfor direct experience with empirical research and application of methodological knowledge