Course coordinator
Ms Tahlia Alsop
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Human Movement & Nutrition Sci
In this course students will develop their understanding of the inter-relationships between physical activity and population health, the social and economic importance of physical activity for Australian society, and population based strategies for activating the population.
HPRM1000ﾠPhysical Activity and Health:ﾠexplores the relationships between physical activity, sedentary behaviour, and health, especially for the prevention of non-communicable (chronic) diseases and obesity.ﾠThis is important because many of the health problems faced by Australians today result from inactivity. Sound understanding of the relationships between physical activity, sedentary behaviour, and health, and theﾠpatterns and determinants of physical activity and inactivity across the lifespan is important, as this understandingﾠunderpins the development of strategies for improving physical activity andﾠhealth outcomes in populations.
The first part of the course provides an introductionﾠto physical activity and health, and introduces concepts relating toﾠphysical activity epidemiology.ﾠWe willﾠ examine ways of measuring physical activity, sedentary behaviour and health, and critically examine the evidence from observational and intervention studies to understand the strength of the evidence onﾠphysical activity and health outcomes. In the second part of the course students will learn how the research evidence underpins the current physical activity and sedentary behaviour guidelines in children, adults and older people.ﾠ Students will learn about the prevalence of meeting guidelines (who is and who is not active) and theﾠdeterminants of physical activity at different life stages. Students will also be introduced to the relationship between physical activity, sedentary behaviour and disability, cardiometabolic conditions and mental health.ﾠ
TEACHING AND LEARNING MODES
This course isﾠdelivered through lectures and workshops. A Blackboard site hasﾠbeen developed to provideﾠaccess to keyﾠlearning resources, discussion forums and online assessment pieces.
Lectures:ﾠOnline lectures will be posted weekly. These online lectures will provide broad knowledge about the main concepts and definitions relating to physical activity and health. These lectures can be completed at a time convenient to students, however, it is the expectation the relevant lecture is completed prior to the corresponding workshop. Students must be available during the lecture time in Week 6 and Week 13 for assessments.
Workshops: The purpose of the workshops to enhance student learning and provide guidance for the assessment tasks, as well as to consolidate understanding of course content through application. Students are encouraged to attend all workshops over the semester to facilitate completion of assessments. In-class learning summaries will be completed in workshops that will contribute towards final grades.
Readings:ﾠIt is recommend that students complete the recommended readings each week to complement content provided in lectures and workshops.ﾠﾠ
Blackboard: The HPRM1000 Blackboard siteﾠcontains all course materials including lectures, PowerPoint summary slides, recommended readings and assignments. The site also contains a discussion board and students are encouraged toﾠpost any questions orﾠcomments they haveﾠabout assignmentsﾠandﾠcourse content. If students have questions pertaining to course content, assignments etc., they are to post this on the discussion board. These forums will be monitored by the Course Coordinators.ﾠAnnouncements will be made on the Blackboard site and students should check the site and their student emails regularly to stay up to date.
Course requirements
Assumed background
There is no assumed background for HPRM1000. There are noﾠpre-requisites and much of the subject matter and its associated learning tasks will be new to students. However, students are required to have senior school level literacy and numeracy skills and sound oral and written communication skills.ﾠﾠ
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
HMST1000
Course contact
Course staff
Course coordinator
Professor Stewart Trost
Lecturer
Ms Tahlia Alsop
Professor Stewart Trost
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Aims and outcomes
This course aims to (1)ﾠdevelop critical skills in theﾠevaluationﾠof evidence relatingﾠto physical activity and health; and (2) improveﾠunderstanding ofﾠmeasurement, patterns, determinants and guidelines relating toﾠphysical activity and sedentary behaviour across theﾠlifespan.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Understand what is meant by the terms physical activity and health and be familiar with ways of measuring these constructs
LO2.
Understand the current Australian and Global physical activity guidelines
LO3.
Understand the contribution of the diseases and conditions identified as National Health Priority Areas (cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, mental health, obesity, musculoskeletal problems, asthma, injury prevention, and dementia) to Australia's burden of disease, and the major risk factors that underlie the this burden
LO4.
Understand the nature and strength (including dose-response relationships) of the epidemiological evidence on the role of physical activity (including exercise) in the primary and secondary prevention of selected non-communicable diseases
LO5.
Understand how to measure physical activity using objective and subjective methods
LO6.
Understand how Australian and Global physical activity guidelines and strategies have developed and changed over time
LO7.
Explain current patterns and levels of physical activity in the Australian population and compare this to global patterns
LO8.
Describe the determinants of physical activity and sedentary behaviour and their patterns across the lifespan (including in children, adults and older people)
LO9.
Understand research design and its application to physical activity and public health
LO10.
Learn skills to work effectively in small groups including (but not limited to) communication, planning, task delegation, and leadership
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quiz |
Online quiz #1
|
30% |
Week 6, Mon
During timetabled lecture. |
| Quiz |
Online quiz #2
|
30% |
Week 13, Mon
During timetabled lecture. |
| Presentation |
Group oral presentations
|
30% |
8/10/2024 - 15/10/2024 |
| Reflection |
Workshop learning summaries
|
10% |
23/07/2024 - 30/09/2024
During timetabled workshop. |
Assessment details
Online quiz #1
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Quiz
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
Week 6, Mon
During timetabled lecture.
Task description
To successfully complete this assessment, you will need to have a thorough understanding of all content covered in lectures and workshops from weeks 1-5.
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Late submission
You will receive a mark of 0 if this assessment is submitted late.
Online quiz #2
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Quiz
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
Week 13, Mon
During timetabled lecture.
Task description
To successfully complete this assessment, you will need to have a thorough understanding of content covered across the semester in lectures and workshops.
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Late submission
You will receive a mark of 0 if this assessment is submitted late.
Group oral presentations
- In-person
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Presentation
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
8/10/2024 - 15/10/2024
Task description
Group oral presentation based on contemporary epidemiology research in physical activity. To successfully complete this assessment, you will need to understand all the material on the behavioural epidemiology of physical activity. The actual presentation will be in EITHER week 11 OR week 12, and students must be prepared to present in either week. Presentation slides must be submitted prior to Week 11 workshops, irrespective of the week of your presentation.
Group work is a critical component of university-level study as it promotes the development of essential communication, leadership and team-skills. The oral presentation has been designed to align with the universities policies and procedures for group work https://ppl.app.uq.edu.au/content/3.10.02-assessment#Guidelines. Students will be supported to develop their skills to work in a group during workshops. Resources and support will be provided in cases where groups are not functioning effectively.
Additional details are available on Blackboard.
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 7 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Workshop learning summaries
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Reflection
- Weight
- 10%
- Due date
23/07/2024 - 30/09/2024
During timetabled workshop.
Task description
In each of the ten core workshops (demonstrated with an asterix), you will be required to participate and engage throughout. You will need to complete an in-class learning summary during various workshop activities within the workshop. Each learning summary contributes to 1% of your final grade. To demonstrate collaborative work and engagement with the workshops, you must submit at least 8 in-class summaries to receive the 10%. Missed in-class learning summaries with an approved absence will need to be completed independently and submitted to the course co-ordinators within 21 days of the missed workshop. Submission of less than 8 summaries without an approved absence will result in a mark of 0 for this assessment.
Submission guidelines
Students will submit their learning summaries in class.
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
If you are unable to attend a workshop for medical or extenuating circumstances, you can email a completed absentee form to the School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences Student Admin team (hmns@enquire.uq.edu.au) within two calendar days of the missed workshop.
- Absences on medical grounds: This form must be accompanied by a medical certificate signed by a medical practitioner, registered pharmacist or registered nurse no later than two (2) calendar days after the missed class and stating that the student was unfit to attend on the relevant day.
- Students are required to confirm, by signing the absentee form that the medical practitioner is NOT a near relative or close associate (Examples of near relatives are partner, child, brother, sister, or parent. Examples of close associates are close friends, neighbours and partners or children of colleagues.)
- Absences on non-medical grounds: This form must be accompanied by a signed document (Statutory Declaration) detailing the grounds for the application supported by any corroborating information.
See here for the absentee form.
Approved absences will require the learning summary for the missed workshop to be completed independently and submitted to the course co-ordinators within 21 days of the missed workshop.
Students should also check Blackboard and/or Padlet for relevant workshop content to catch up on missed content.
Late submission
You will receive a mark of 0 if this assessment is submitted late.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 24 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 2 (Fail) | 25 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 49 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
Additional course grading information
A final percentage mark will be rounded to the nearest whole number (e.g. 64.50 and above will be rounded to 65 and 64.49 and below will be rounded down to 64.)
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Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Additional assessment information
Marker Consistency: Subjective variation in marks awarded by tutors for assessment work will be minimized through a system of blinded cross-marking and group moderation. The quizzes will be marked electronicallyﾠare therefore objective.
Referencing: When referencing information students are expected to use the APA referencing style. See the library'sﾠ"How-to guide" for more information on APA referencing style.
Plagiarism: Plagiarism is one of the gravest areas of academic misconduct and will be treated very seriously. For further details of what constitutes plagiarism and the penalties associated with plagiarising refer to Section 10 of this course profile.ﾠ
ASSIGNMENT SUBMISSION
When submitting your presentation slides, remember to include a cover sheet, for example -ﾠ
- Assessment Task:ﾠ Report
- Course Title: Health Promotion
- Course Code: HPRM1000
- Student Name: Bob Smith
- Student Number: 4xxxxxxxx
If students experience difficulties submitting assessment tasks, they should (by the due date/time):
- Email a copy of the assessment task to the Course Coordinator. For contact details refer to section 3 of the course profile. Include a screenshot of the error message.
What is Turnitin?
Turnitin is an electronic assignment submission tool. The tool provides your Course Coordinator with:
- a record of the exact submission time of an assignment
- an originality report indicating the percentage of your work that is an exact match of existing materials within the Turnitin database.
Instructions on how to submit an assignment using Turnitin are located on the UQ Library websiteﾠSubmit your Turnitin assignment - Library Guide
Note: When submitting, to check that you have chosen the correct file on theﾠPreview Submissionﾠpage and click on theﾠSubmit to Turnitinﾠbutton. ﾠ
Remember to download yourﾠdigital receiptﾠin yourﾠAssignment inboxﾠto confirm successful submission.
If a submission cannot be successfully completed, email a copy of the assessment task to the Course Coordinator. For contact details refer to section 3 of the course profile.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Find the required and recommended resources for this course on the UQ Library website.
Additional learning resources information
In addition to the readings listed each week, students will be required to look at additional published papers in order to complete tutorial exercises, and will be required to independently access published journal articles.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Week 1 (22 Jul - 28 Jul) |
Lecture |
Introduction to HPRM1000, physical activity & health research |
Workshop |
Introduction to concepts* *There is an in-class learning summary for this workshop. |
|
Week 2 (29 Jul - 04 Aug) |
Lecture |
Physical activity and epidemiology |
Workshop |
Physical activity guidelines* *There is an in-class learning summary for this workshop. |
|
Week 3 (05 Aug - 11 Aug) |
Lecture |
Self-report measures of physical activity |
Workshop |
Physical activity and epidemiology* *There is an in-class learning summary for this workshop. |
|
Week 4 (12 Aug - 18 Aug) |
Lecture |
Objective and device based measures |
Workshop |
Self-report measures in action* *There is an in-class learning summary for this workshop. |
|
Week 5 (19 Aug - 25 Aug) |
Lecture |
Evidence for physical activity |
Workshop |
Device-based measures in action* *There is an in-class learning summary for this workshop. |
|
Week 6 (26 Aug - 01 Sep) |
Lecture |
Physical activity levels in Australia and around the world |
Workshop |
Evidence for physical activity* *There is an in-class learning summary for this workshop. |
|
Week 7 (02 Sep - 08 Sep) |
Lecture |
Development of physical activity guidelines |
Workshop |
Comparing physical activity levels* *There is an in-class learning summary for this workshop. |
|
Week 8 (09 Sep - 15 Sep) |
Lecture |
Correlates and determinants of physical activity 1 |
Workshop |
Development of physical activity guidelines* *There is an in-class learning summary for this workshop. |
|
Week 9 (16 Sep - 22 Sep) |
Lecture |
Correlates and determinants of physical activity |
Workshop |
Understanding and influencing physical activity* *There is an in-class learning summary for this workshop. |
|
Week 10 (30 Sep - 06 Oct) |
Lecture |
Australian and global physical activity strategies |
Workshop |
Oral presentation preparation* *There is an in-class learning summary for this workshop. |
|
Week 11 (07 Oct - 13 Oct) |
Workshop |
Group oral presentations |
Week 12 (14 Oct - 20 Oct) |
Lecture |
Physical activity in the first 2000 days |
Workshop |
Oral presentations |
|
Week 13 (21 Oct - 27 Oct) |
Workshop |
No workshop |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.
School guidelines
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