HLSC 4824U – Physical Activity and Public Health

This course provides students with the opportunity to develop competency in the area of physical activity for public health practice and health promotion across the lifespan. The scientific findings and applications that led to the emergence of the field of physical activity and public health are examined. The effects of physical activity on health and strategies for physical activity promotion are the main content areas of this course. Students will learn about measurement and surveillance of physical activity at a population level. The course will provide a forum that promotes an understanding of strategies for implementation of public health programming related to physical activity. Students will also learn about physical activity public health program implementation and evaluation.
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): (HLSC 1701U or KINE 1020U) and 54 credit hours

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