Course coordinator
Associate Professor Nicholas Gilson
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
Critical review of the theory and practice of physical activity and health promotion, including epidemiology of physical activity and the planning and evaluation of 'best practice' programmes for the promotion of physical activity in Queensland communities.
Welcome to HPRM3001. This course aims to extend the skills learned in HPRM1100 or 3000, and specifically apply them to the promotion of physical activity, exercise and health.
During this course you will critically review the theory and practice of physical activity promotion and consider how this evidence can be translated into practice.ﾠ You will: review current ‘best practice’ for a specific population group; critically review and make suggestions for improving an existing physical activity promotion initiative; and develop a new physical activity initiative for a specific population group.
To succeed in this course you will need to develop critical appraisal skills in order to review existing interventions, and then design (inclusive of evaluation techniques) a physical activity promotion program.
Rather than using passive teaching methods, the teaching staff will facilitate your learning and will encourage you to adopt a process of inquiry through problem-based learning.
ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS
To fulfill the requirements of this course each student enrolled is expected to:
- Engage with scheduled lectures and tutorials.
ﾠAs most of the assessment work in this course is to be conducted in small groups, students are required to arrange their own additional times to work on the assessment tasks.
TIME COMMITMENT TO THE COURSE
As this is a 2 unit course, each student is expected to commit at least 10-12 hours to the course each week. ﾠThis includes time spent at lectures and tutorials but it is expected that at least an extra 6-8 hours should be dedicated to reading and researching for the assignments, and meeting with class colleagues.
Course requirements
Assumed background
This course extends the skills and competencies gained in HPRM1100 and HPRM2000, to develop an understanding of approaches to the promotion of physical activity and health, through evidence-based interventions.
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
HPRM1000 + HPRM2000
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Associate Professor Nicholas Gilson
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
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Aims and outcomes
This course aims to extend the skills learned in HPRM1100 and HPRM2000, and specifically apply them to the promotion of physical activity and health. Students will be encouraged to critically examine evidence and reflect on, review and apply current practice.
During this course you will critically review the theory and practice of physical activity promotion and consider how this evidence can be translated into practice.ﾠ You will: review current ‘best practice’ for a specific population group; critically review and make suggestions for improving an existing physical activity promotion initiative; and develop a new physical activity initiative for a specific population group.
Rather than using passive teaching methods, the teaching staff will facilitate student learning and will encourage students to adopt a process of inquiry through problem based learning.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Consider a range of behaviour change strategies applied to physical activity and health in specific age groups, and how these strategies are used to promote active lifestyles.
LO2.
Critically appraise physical activity promotion research and practice, and identify how research is used to inform practice.
LO3.
Critically review an existing physical activity promotion strategy
LO4.
Develop a new physical activity initiative for a specific population group.
LO5.
Design a comprehensive evaluation plan for a new physical activity promotion strategy
LO6.
Consider ethical issues relating to research and practice in physical activity promotion
LO7.
Work in an interdisciplinary team
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presentation | Reviewing the evidence | 10% |
19/08/2024 4:00 pm |
| Essay/ Critique, Project | Investments that work for physical activity | 20% |
19/08/2024 4:00 pm |
| Reflection | Review of an MHealth approach | 30% |
20/09/2024 5:00 pm |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation | Designing and evaluating an intervention | 40% |
25/10/2024 5:00 pm |
Assessment details
Reviewing the evidence
- Mode
- Oral
- Category
- Presentation
- Weight
- 10%
- Due date
19/08/2024 4:00 pm
Task description
ASSIGNMENT ONE: INVESTMENTS THAT WORK FOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & SEDENTARY BEHAVIOUR
This is a GROUP assignment consisting of an oral presentation – groups will be assigned in Week 1.
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
You can request an extension on behalf of your group for a group assessment item, provided that at least 50% of your group members also agree to the request for an extension.
Download and complete the form below, and attach this form to your extension request:
Extension of Group Assessment - Group Member Acknowledgement (PDF, 144.9 KB)
Late submission
You will receive a mark of 0 if this assessment is submitted late.
Investments that work for physical activity
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Essay/ Critique, Project
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
19/08/2024 4:00 pm
Task description
ASSIGNMENT ONE: INVESTMENTS THAT WORK FOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & SEDENTARY BEHAVIOUR
This is a GROUP assignment consisting of a written report – groups will be assigned in Week 1.
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
You can request an extension on behalf of your group for a group assessment item, provided that at least 50% of your group members also agree to the request for an extension.
Download and complete the form below, and attach this form to your extension request:
Extension of Group Assessment - Group Member Acknowledgement (PDF, 144.9 KB)
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.
Review of an MHealth approach
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Reflection
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
20/09/2024 5:00 pm
Task description
A2: CRITICAL REFLECTION Of MHEALTH APPROACHES
Provide a critique of an MHealth approach for increasing physical activity and/or decreasing sedentary expsoure. Your task is to use an existing IPhone or Andriod App. You are then required to prepare a 3 page 'brief' with the following headings:
1. Background and aims of the App
2. Critically appraise strengths and weaknesses relative to the literature.
3. Highlight its potential for behaviour change
5. Conclude with recommendations and who this type of technology may be targeted at
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
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.
Designing and evaluating an intervention
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 40%
- Due date
25/10/2024 5:00 pm
Task description
A3: WRITTEN PROPOSAL (Individaul assignment)
Use the following headings
Introduction and Rationale – this can build on information from assignment one (1 page)
Goals and objectives -clear statements. Include research questions and/or hypotheses if appropriate. (0.5 pages)
Design, setting, participants and recruitment strategies – (1 page)
Intervention strategies (2 pages)
Ethical issues (0.5 pages)
Evaluation plan –include process, impact and outcome evaluation and details of your data collection methods (measures). Describe your sample and explain how you will analyse the data. These issues will be explained during the course. (2 pages)
Time Frame – make a chart to show what will be done when – how long will each stage take? (0.5 pages)
Significance - Clearly state the significance (overall importance) of the project, including how the project could improve population health if it was successful and then widely adopted (0.5 pages).
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
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.
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. Course grade description: Fail |
| 2 (Fail) | 25 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Fail |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 49 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: Falls short of satisfying all basic requirements for a Pass |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Satisfies all of the basic learning requirements. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Able to use and apply fundamental concepts and skills of the course. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Demonstrates awareness & understanding of deeper & subtler aspects of the course. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Demonstrates proficiency in ALL the learning objectives for the course. |
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.)
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Additional assessment information
Unless otherwise specified, your written assignments must include:
TITLE PAGE
Your assignment should include a title page.ﾠThis page should include;
ﾷﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠ Title of your assignment
ﾷﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠ The names of all contributing authors and their student numbers
ﾷﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠ The word count
ﾷﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠﾠ Your lecture's name.
Unless otherwise specified, your written assignments must adhere to the following formatting rules:
WORD COUNT
Assignments must not exceed the specified word limit
You must put the word count of the main text on the title page of the assignment.ﾠYour word count should include ALL words between the introduction and final conclusion. This includes reference citations.ﾠYou do not count the words on the title page, in the reference list, or in the appendices.ﾠDo NOT subtract subheadings or reference citations.
REFERENCING STYLE
For information regarding referencing style use the UQ Cybrary ‘Useit’ page or visit http://www.library.uq.edu.au/training/citation/apa.pdfﾠ
Recording of Assessment, as per Section 7 of Assessment Procedure.
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
Library resources are available on the UQ Library website.
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) |
Tutorial |
Week 1 A1: Group work |
Lecture |
Week 1 Introduction to the course |
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Week 2 (29 Jul - 04 Aug) |
Tutorial |
Week 2 A1: Group work |
Lecture |
Week 2 Systematic reviews and meta-analyses |
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Week 3 (05 Aug - 11 Aug) |
Tutorial |
Week 3 A1 Group Work |
Lecture |
Week 3 PA and SB Measurement |
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Week 4 (12 Aug - 18 Aug) |
Lecture |
Week 4 No lecture - public holiday |
Tutorial |
Week 4 Independent study |
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Week 5 (19 Aug - 25 Aug) |
Tutorial |
Week 5 A1 - Group presentations and written report |
Lecture |
Week 5 A1 - Group presentations and written report |
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Week 6 (26 Aug - 01 Sep) |
Tutorial |
Week 6 A2 - M-Health and PA |
Lecture |
Week 6 The COM-B model and behaviour change strategies |
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Week 7 (02 Sep - 08 Sep) |
Tutorial |
Week 7 A1 feedback + A2 |
Lecture |
Week 7 Behaviour Change in Action - Active Choices |
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Week 8 (09 Sep - 15 Sep) |
Tutorial |
Week 8 MHealth A2: Independent study |
Lecture |
Week 8 Technology, AI and PA Promotion |
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Week 9 (16 Sep - 22 Sep) |
Tutorial |
Week 9 A2 Final Review |
Lecture |
Week 9 Co-design and PA Promotion |
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Mid Sem break (23 Sep - 29 Sep) |
Tutorial |
Mid-semester break |
Lecture |
Mid-semester break |
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Week 10 (30 Sep - 06 Oct) |
Tutorial |
Week 10 A3 and Review |
Lecture |
Week 10 PA Intervention Design and Logic Models |
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Week 11 (07 Oct - 13 Oct) |
Tutorial |
Week 11 A3 workshop - rationale, aims and design |
Lecture |
Week 11 No lecture - Public Holiday |
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Week 12 (14 Oct - 20 Oct) |
Tutorial |
Week 12 A3 workshop: Individual appointments |
Lecture |
Week 12 A3 workshop: Intervention, measures and budget |
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
Your school has additional guidelines you'll need to follow for this course: