Course coordinator
Associate Professor Nicholas Gilson
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025)
- 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.
This course aims to extend the skills learned in HPRM1100 or HPRM2000, 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.
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
To fulfill the requirements of this course each student enrolled is expected to engage with scheduled seminars and workshops.
As 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.
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.
Demonstrate the ability to effectively collaborate with others to complete group tasks
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presentation |
Reviewing the evidence
|
10% |
25/08/2025 - 26/08/2025
During timetabled seminar or workshop depending on group allocations. |
| Essay/ Critique, Project |
Investments that work for physical activity
|
20% |
26/08/2025 5:00 pm |
| Reflection | Technology and physical activity promotion | 30% |
26/09/2025 5:00 pm |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation | Designing and evaluating an intervention | 40% |
31/10/2025 5:00 pm |
Assessment details
Reviewing the evidence
- Team or group-based
- In-person
- Mode
- Oral
- Category
- Presentation
- Weight
- 10%
- Due date
25/08/2025 - 26/08/2025
During timetabled seminar or workshop depending on group allocations.
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.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Extensions for group work assessment may be available and will require a single request submitted with agreement from at least 50% of the members of the group, and recognition of potential impacts on the other group members. 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)
Student Access Plans for an individual student do not guarantee an extension for the assessment item. Extension Verification Letters cannot be used for group-based assessments and activities.
Dysfunctional group dynamics, poor performance by individual group members, or illness or other issues of a group member are generally not considered sufficient grounds for an extension on submission of a group assessment item. These issues should be actively managed by the group and the Course Coordinator as appropriate, during semester.
If your group is granted an extension, your new presentation date and time will be determined by the course coordinator and communicated to you via your UQ student email account.
Late submission
You will receive a mark of 0 if this assessment is submitted late.
Investments that work for physical activity
- Team or group-based
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Essay/ Critique, Project
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
26/08/2025 5:00 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
Your report must be submitted via the relevant submission portal on the course Blackboard site by only one of your group members. Please ensure all group members are identified on the first page.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Extensions for group work assessment may be available and will require a single request submitted with agreement from at least 50% of the members of the group, and recognition of potential impacts on the other group members. 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)
Student Access Plans for an individual student do not guarantee an extension for the assessment item. Extension Verification Letters cannot be used for group-based assessments and activities.
Dysfunctional group dynamics, poor performance by individual group members, or illness or other issues of a group member are generally not considered sufficient grounds for an extension on submission of a group assessment item. These issues should be actively managed by the group and the Course Coordinator as appropriate, during semester.
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.
Technology and physical activity promotion
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Reflection
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
26/09/2025 5:00 pm
Task description
A2: CRITICAL REFLECTION OF TECH APPROACHES TO PA PROMOTION (Individual assignment)
Provide a critique of a TEACH approach for increasing physical activity and/or decreasing sedentary exposure. Your task is to use an existing technology for PA promotion. You are then required to prepare a 3 page 'brief' with the following headings:
- Background and aims of the tech
- Critically appraise strengths and weaknesses relative to the literature.
- Highlight its potential for behaviour change
- Conclude with recommendations and who this type of technology may be targeted at
Submission guidelines
To be submitted via the relevant Turnitin submission portal on the course Blackboard site.
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
31/10/2025 5:00 pm
Task description
A3: WRITTEN PROPOSAL (Individual 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
To be submitted via the relevant Turnitin submission portal on the course Blackboard site.
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: Fails to achieve most or all of the course learning objectives. |
| 2 (Fail) | 25 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Fails to achieve most of the course learning objectives. Clear deficiencies in performance, but evidence that some basic requirements have been met |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 49 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: Fails short of satisfying all basic requirements for a Pass but is close to satisfactory overall and has compensating strengths in some aspects |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: All learning objectives have been achieved to a satisfactory level. Demonstrates sufficient quality of performance to be considered satisfactory or adequate. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Demonstrates proficiency in all learning objectives. Demonstrates ability to use and apply fundamental course concepts and skills, going beyond mere replication of content knowledge to show understanding of key ideas, awareness of their relevance, some use of analytical skills, and some originality or insight. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Demonstrates awareness and understanding of more complex aspects of the course, such as the ability to debate and identify critical issues or problems, ability to adapt and apply ideas to new situations, and ability to invent and evaluate new ideas. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Demonstrates imagination, originality or flair, based on proficiency in all the learning objectives for the course; work is interesting, exciting or challenging |
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.
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 (28 Jul - 03 Aug) |
Workshop |
Week 1 A1: Group work |
Seminar |
Week 1 Introduction to the course |
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Week 2 (04 Aug - 10 Aug) |
Workshop |
Week 2 A1: Group work |
Seminar |
Week 2 Systematic reviews and meta-analyses |
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Week 3 (11 Aug - 17 Aug) |
No student involvement (Breaks, information) |
Week 3 Independent study - hols |
Consultation |
Week 3 No class - group consultation |
|
Week 4 (18 Aug - 24 Aug) |
Seminar |
Week 4 No lecture - public holiday |
Workshop |
Week 4 Independent study |
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Week 5 (25 Aug - 31 Aug) |
Workshop |
Week 5 A1 - Group presentations and written report |
Seminar |
Week 5 A1 - Group presentations and written report |
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Week 6 (01 Sep - 07 Sep) |
Workshop |
Week 6 A2 - M-Health and PA |
Seminar |
Week 6 The COM-B model and behaviour change strategies |
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Week 7 (08 Sep - 14 Sep) |
Workshop |
Week 7 A1 feedback + A2 |
Seminar |
Week 7 Behaviour Change in Action - Active Choices |
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Week 8 (15 Sep - 21 Sep) |
Workshop |
Week 8 MHealth A2: Independent study |
Seminar |
Week 8 Technology, AI and PA Promotion |
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Week 9 (22 Sep - 28 Sep) |
Workshop |
Week 9 A2 Final Review |
Seminar |
Week 9 Co-design and PA Promotion |
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Mid Sem break (29 Sep - 05 Oct) |
Workshop |
Mid-semester break |
Seminar |
Mid-semester break |
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Week 10 (06 Oct - 12 Oct) |
No student involvement (Breaks, information) |
Week 10 Independent study - hols |
Seminar |
Week 10 PA Intervention Design and Logic Models |
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Week 11 (13 Oct - 19 Oct) |
Workshop |
Week 11 A3 workshop - rationale, aims and design |
Seminar |
Week 11 No lecture - Public Holiday |
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Week 12 (20 Oct - 26 Oct) |
Workshop |
Week 12 A3 workshop: Individual appointments |
Seminar |
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 for 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: