EXSC 640 Public Health and Physical Activity

This course focuses on the integration of public health and exercise science. The techniques used to measure physical activity, the effects of physical activity on health, and strategies for physical activity promotion will be examined. The scientific findings and applications that led to the emergence of the field of physical activity and public health are also examined.

The purpose of this course is to make the student aware of the interrelationships between various diseases and disabilities that develop with inactivity. This course will allow the student to see the interactions between the area of public health and exercise science.

Textbook readings and lecture presentations

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Course Requirements Checklist

After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

Discussions (3)

Discussion are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student is required to provide a thread in response to the provided prompt for each discussion. Each thread must be at least 350 words and incorporate a minimum of one scholarly citation in current APA format. In addition to the thread, the student is required to reply to 2 other classmates’ threads. Each reply must be at least 200 words and incorporate one scholarly citation in current APA format. 

The student will interview a volunteer and track their daily steps using a pedometer or a smartphone app for 7 days and submit a 2—3-page analysis and summary.

Physical Activity Log Assignment

The student will record his/her personal physical activity/exercise program for 14 days and submit a 1–3-page analysis and summary of his/her workout patterns.

Nutrition Log Assignment

The student will record his/her dietary habits over a 3 day concurrent period and submit a 1–3-page analysis and summary based on the recommended daily values of: carbohydrates, fats, protein, vitamins, water, and minerals.

Community Physical Activity Plan Assignments

Annotated Bibliography Assignment

The student will write a brief summary in APA format of 3 scholarly articles that he/she plans to use for the Community Physical Activity Assessment and Promotion Plan, to include his/her chosen community group and a brief explanation of his/her plan.

Assessment and Promotion Plan Assignment

The student will write an 8–12-page, not including references, paper on Community Physical Activity/Wellness Promotion Initiative. The paper must include at least 5–8 scholarly sources in current APA format.

Quiz: Midterm

The quiz will cover the material from the assigned Modules: Weeks. The quiz will be open-book/open-notes, contain multiple-choice and essay questions, and have a 2-hour time limit.