Epidemiology of the Physical Acivity

Code:

PDCD030

Acronym:

CDDGCM

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Sports Sciences

Instance: 2016/2017 - SP

Active?	Yes
Course/CS Responsible:	Sport Sciences

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
PDCD	1	Plano em vigor a partir de 2009	1	-	5	45	135

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

At the end of this curricular unit is intended that students have achieved the following objectives: (1) identify problems, designs, methods and techniques of research in epidemiology, (2) understand the broad area of epidemiology and its application to physical activity and exercise, (3) to present the most relevant information in epidemiology of physical activity, (4.) Understanding the role of physical activity and inactivity in the development of the disease and the means by which physical activity can contribute to the prevention of disease.

Learning outcomes and competences

This curricular unit is divided into two broad areas. The first area will seek to address key issues, concepts, designs, methods and techniques of research in epidemiology. The second area will focus on more particular aspects of the area of epidemiology of physical activity including: (1) the association of physical activity as health-related behavior, (2) the distribution and determinants of levels and patterns of physical activity, (3 ) the interrelationship between physical activity and other behaviors, (4) application of this knowledge in preventing and controlling disease and promoting health.

Working method

Presencial

Program

1. Historical evolution of epidemiology
2. Concepts of epidemiology, epidemiology of physical activity, physical activity, exercise, fitness
3. Types of epidemiological research
4. Epidemiological measures
5. Assessment instruments in physical activity
6. Association between physical activity and health
7. Distribution and determinants of physical activity levels and patterns
8. Physical activity intervention programs
9. Current recommendation guidelines to physical activity

Mandatory literature

Bouchard Claude; Genetics of fitness and physical performance. ISBN: 0-87322-951-7

Teaching methods and learning activities

This curricular unit will be divided in three parts. The first part of a theoretical nature intended will be the teaching of contents referred above. In the second part, students will present and discuss a reference paper in the field of epidemiology of physical activity. The third part will be devoted to carrying out a small paper on a particular topic and using a database provided by the teacher.The evaluation will be conducted in three phases.

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

designation	Weight (%)
Apresentação/discussão de um trabalho científico	30,00
Exame	40,00
Prova oral	30,00
Total:	100,00

Calculation formula of final grade

The evaluation will be conducted in three phases. The first phase will consist of a written examination on the matters addressed in the first part of the curricular unit. The second phase will include reading, presentation and public discussion of a reference paper. The third phase will involve a short scientific paper (±2000 words).