Public Health and Physical Activity – EXSC 640
CG • Section 8WK • 11/08/2019 to 04/16/2020 • Modified 12/12/2022
Course Description
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.
For information regarding prerequisites for this course, please refer to the Academic Course Catalog.
Rationale
The purpose of this course is to make students 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.
Course Assignment
Textbook readings
Course Requirements Checklist
After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.
Discussions (4)
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 between 350–500 words and demonstrate course-related knowledge. In addition to the thread, the student is required to reply to 2 other classmates’ threads. Each reply must be between 200–250 words. The student must include at least 1 citation from either the course textbook or other scholarly source.
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 Assessment and Promotion Plan Assignments
CPA 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 CPA Assessment and Promotion Plan, to include his/her chosen community group and a brief explanation of his/her plan.
CPA 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 for modules 1–4. The quiz will be open-book/open-notes, contain multiple-choice and essay questions, and have a 2-hr. time limit.
