Sport Science BA (B), Measurement Methods for Evaluating Physical Activity and Health, 7.5 credits

Aim

The aim of the course is for students to develop an in-depth understanding of the association between physical activity and health, with a particular focus on measurement methodology. The course also aims for students to acquire knowledge in the scientific methods and measurement techniques used to evaluate and analyse physical activity and its impact on health.

Course objectives

After completing the course, the student is expected to:

Knowledge and Understanding:
- Justify the importance of physical activity for health, as well as demonstrate insight into the fundamental factors that underlie this need.
- Describe and evaluate various parameters for energy expenditure.
- Describe and evaluate key principles and methods for measuring physical activity and health.
- Apply and evaluate different methods for measuring physical activity and health.
- Explain how a research study in the field can be planned and conducted.

Skills and Abilities:
- Critically review scientific articles and studies related to measurement methods for evaluating physical activity and health.
- Demonstrate the ability to apply and evaluate selected measurement methods in an independent project.
- Demonstrate the ability to present and discuss one's own and others' projects within the field, both in writing and orally.

Content

Moment 1

- Understanding the role of physical activity in promoting health and well-being
- Methods for measurement of energy expenditure
- Utilization of technical methods to quantify physical activity and health status
- Methods for direct observation of physical activity
- Tools for self-reporting of physical activity and health
- Evaluation of the strengths and weaknesses of various measurement methods in the field of physical activity and health

Moment 2

- Practical application of theoretical knowledge and measurement methods in an independent project
- Scientific communication through written and oral presentation of project results

Selection rules and procedures

The selection process is in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance and the local order of admission.

Examination form

1101: Moment 1: Practical work and seminars, 2.5 Credits
Grade scale: Fail (U) or Pass (G)

2101: Moment 2: Individual project work, 5 Credits
Grade scale: Fail (U), Pass (G), or Pass with distinction (VG)

Link to subject-specific grade criteria: https://www.miun.se/en/gradingcriteria

The examiner has the right to offer alternative examination arrangements to students who have been granted the right to special support by Mid Sweden University’s disabilities adviser.

Examination restrictions

Students registered on this version of the syllabus have the right to be examined three (3) times within a year according to this syllabus. For modules that require physical presence, examination is only offered once (1) per year.

Grading system

Fail (U), Pass (G), or Pass with distinction (VG)

Other information

Course certificates, credits, appeals, etc. regulated in the Higher Education Ordinance.