Assessment Methods in Nutrition and Physical Activity, 7.5 hp
Mätmetodik inom nutrition och fysisk aktivitet, 7.5 hp (7.5 ECTS)
Second level, Full time
The course aims to give the student a deeper understanding of the use and validity of modern assessment methods in nutrition, physical acitivity and body composition. The importance of study design, study size, number of assessment days, and the choice of statistical methods for the reliability of a study is also addressed. The course includes calculation exercises and practical applications of assessment methods in physical activity and dietary intake. How to evaluate reported dietary intake in relation to different reference values are dealt with thoroughly.
The above mentioned knowledge is critical in all working areas that require an understanding of the scientific evidence behind the relationship between nutrition, physical activity and health.
Department of Biosciences and Nutrition Novum, Blickagången 6 A, KS Huddinge sjh
- Spring -12
- Summer -12
- Autumn -12
- Spring -13
- Course code: NU8014
- Course plan valid from Spring 2011
- Syllabus, valid from Spring 2011 English
| Appl.code: | SU-65206 |
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| 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/medicine/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 2 - starts during the second 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: NU8014
- Course plan valid from Spring 2011
- Syllabus, valid from Spring 2011 English
| Appl.code: | SU-65205 |
|---|---|
| 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/medicine/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 2 - starts during the second 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. |
