HEL602 Physical Function, Exercise and Health (Høst 2024)

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

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

• 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

Participation in compulsory lectures as stated in the course pamphlet.

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.