This unit provides an understanding of public policy and health promotion as part of the health system in Australia. It explores the relationships between physical activity and population health, including cultural and social factors affecting physical activity and sedentary behaviour. It looks at the impact of public policy on promoting physical activity and reducing sedentary behaviour across population groups. Students will also learn how age and gender influence exercise capacity and how physical activity can influence growth, development, and health across the lifespan.
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | Movement Sciences |
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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None |
Corequisites
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None |
Prohibitions
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None |
Assumed knowledge
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None |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | Yes |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Helen Parker, h.parker@sydney.edu.au |
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Lecturer(s) | Helen Parker, h.parker@sydney.edu.au |
Nathan Johnson, nathan.johnson@sydney.edu.au | |
Chin Moi Chow, chin-moi.chow@sydney.edu.au | |
Jeanette Thom, jeanette.thom@sydney.edu.au |