Physical Activity and the Population

Three credits · Undergraduate

This course will guide students through the health-related aspects of exercise, physical activity, and physical fitness from the perspective of epidemiology. Emphasis will be placed on critical analysis of primary research that evaluates the use of physical activity promotion methods in the context of common chronic diseases (e.g. obesity, cardiovascular disease). Discussion will focus on the impact of health-research and epidemiologic trends on public health guidelines. Prerequisites: HKIN 161/162 or HKIN 151/152. Three credits.