Physical Activity and Health, 7.5 hp
Hälsoaspekter på fysisk aktivitet, 7.5 hp (7.5 ECTS)
Second level, Full time
The course covers the basics of work physiology and the physiological adaptation to training and health promoting physical activity. The association between physical activity, health and disease, and also risk groups for inactivity will be addressed. Dose-response associations as well as factors that determine activity and inactivity will be discussed. Historical and current recommendations to promote health and prevent disease in relation to physical activity and nutrition are covered thoroughly. A part of the course comprises the basics in assessment methodology for assessing levels of physical activity and fitness. This part includes practical elements.
The above mentioned knowledge is useful in all types of work that require a deeper understanding of scientific basis of the health effects of physical activity.
Department of Biosciences and Nutrition Novum, Blickagången 6 A, KS Huddinge sjh
- Spring -12
- Summer -12
- Autumn -12
- Spring -13
- Course code: NU8013
- Course plan valid from Spring 2011
- Syllabus, valid from Spring 2011 English
| Appl.code: | SU-65204 |
|---|---|
| Application: | Application can only be made from the Swedish website. |
| Special eligibility requirements: | To be qualified for applying to this course you must have completed a Bachelor's degree in natural science/medicin/public health science, or the equivalent. In addition, Swedish upper secondary school course English B or equivalent or one of the following tests. Cambridge CPE och CAE: Pass. IELTS : 6.0 (with no part of the test below 5.0). TOEFL (paper based): 550 (with minimum grade 4 on the written test part). TOEFL (computer based): 213. TOEFL (internet based): 79. |
| Selection: | According to the quantity and quality of previous university studies. |
| Start period: | Period 1 - starts during the first half of the semester |
| Study form: | Normal |
| Study time: | Daytime |
| Pace percentage: | 100 % |
| Language: | English. |
| Location: | Huddinge |
| Further information on the education: | http://ki.se/bionut |
| The following information on tuition fees only concerns citizens outside the EU, EES and Switzerland | |
| Tuition fee, first instalment: | 17500 SEK |
| Total course/programme fee: | 17500 SEK |
| Tuition fees for non-EU/EEA/Switzerland citizens | |
| Additional information: | Application by 15 October. |
- Course code: NU8013
- Course plan valid from Spring 2011
- Syllabus, valid from Spring 2011 English
| Appl.code: | SU-65203 |
|---|---|
| Application: | Apply at antagning.se |
| Special eligibility requirements: | To be qualified for applying to this course you must have completed a Bachelor's degree in natural science/medicin/public health science, or the equivalent. In addition, Swedish upper secondary school course English B or equivalent or one of the following tests. Cambridge CPE och CAE: Pass. IELTS : 6.0 (with no part of the test below 5.0). TOEFL (paper based): 550 (with minimum grade 4 on the written test part). TOEFL (computer based): 213. TOEFL (internet based): 79. |
| Selection: | According to the quantity and quality of previous university studies. |
| Start period: | Period 1 - starts during the first half of the semester |
| Study form: | Normal |
| Study time: | Daytime |
| Pace percentage: | 100 % |
| Language: | English. |
| Location: | Huddinge |
| Further information on the education: | http://ki.se/bionut |
| The following information on tuition fees only concerns citizens outside the EU, EES and Switzerland | |
| Tuition fee, first instalment: | 17500 SEK |
| Total course/programme fee: | 17500 SEK |
| Tuition fees for non-EU/EEA/Switzerland citizens | |
| Additional information: | Application by 15 August for international applicants. |
