Health and Physical Activity (SURG0077)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of Medical Sciences
Teaching department: Division of Surgery and Interventional Science
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: N/A
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This module aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills to advise on physical activity at both patient- and population-level. You will learn the mechanisms by which physical activity exerts its effects in the prevention and management of chronic diseases; how to assess the risks of participation in physical activity; the principles of exercise prescription; and how to effect long-term behaviour change.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 2 听听听 Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: Blended
Methods of assessment: 30% Other form of assessment

70% Labs, practicals, clinicals
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 31
Module leader: Dr Nathan Riding
Who to contact for more information: sportsmedicineadmin@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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Important information

The catalogue has been updated with key information about the modules that will run during the 2024/25 academic session. Current and prospective students can browse through the catalogue to consider possible module choices for the coming year.

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Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed exams and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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