Innholdsfortegnelse

Emnet er tilknyttet følgende studieprogram

Anbefalte forkunnskaper

  • EX.602 Philosophy of Science
  • ME-617 Systematic Literature Analysis
  • ME-618 Qualitative Research Methods
  • ME-619 Quantitative Research Methods and Regression Analysis

 

 

Læringsutbytte

On successful completion of the course, the candidate:
  • will have thorough knowledge of the epidemiological data foundation that establishes the relationship between physical capacity, physical activity and important health-related variables
  • is able to formulate hypotheses in relation to the significance of the activity's form, frequency and intensity (dose-response relation) for physical capacity and health-related physiological changes
  • can critically evaluate research that sheds light on how aging and gender affect physical function
  • is able to discuss and debate important methodological challenges connected to the quantification of physical function, physical activity and health at the population, group and individual level

Innhold

  • central epidemiological studies that shed light on the hypothesis
  • intervention studies that manipulate physical activity and measure changes in risk factors and/or physical capacity
  • key studies that address the significance of physical activity in relation to the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of specific illnesses
  • methodological challenges connected to the quantification of physical activity, physical function and health

Undervisnings- og læringsformer

The teaching methods will be chosen based on the number of candidates and may include individual advisement, seminars and lectures.

Vilkår for å gå opp til eksamen

Participation in compulsory lectures as stated in the course pamphlet.

Eksamen

The student will receive a topic that will be presented in the form of a 45 minute lecture with a written summary. The test lecture and summary will be assessed as pass/fail.
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