Overview

The topic explores nutrition and physical activity behaviours that impact upon the health and wellbeing of young people. The complex relationship between individual, environmental and policy factors that influence these behaviours in both school and home settings will be investigated.

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Aims

This topic aims to:

  • Explore nutrition and physical activity using a behavioural epidemiological framework
  • Examine the role of the school as a setting for health promotion
  • Engage in and evaluate lifestyle activities designed to promote lifelong participation in physical activity
  • Communicate current literature that informs policies, guidelines and practices in the fields of nutrition and physical activity

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
1.
Explain the associations between nutrition and physical activity behaviours and a variety of health outcomes
2.
Appraise the nature of evidence informing the field of knowledge for nutrition and physical activity guidelines
3.
Identify the range of individual, environmental and policy factors that impact upon positive nutrition and physical activity behaviours
4.
Critique and design physical activity and nutrition initiatives for young people

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