In this course you will learn about the role of health professionals in promoting physical activity and reducing sedentary behaviour at a population level. You will be introduced to recommended physical activity guidelines across the lifespan, and explore diverse priority populations at risk of insufficient physical activity. You will become familiar with public health and sport science approaches to physical activity and sedentary behaviour, including methods of assessment, identifying factors of influence, evaluating strategies, and translating research into policy and practice.

Course detail

Semester of offer Subject to change

• Sunshine Coast: Semester 1
• Moreton Bay: Semester 1

Units

12.00

Tuition fee

2.2A:Computing, Built Environment, Other Health

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