Sport Science, Second Cycle, Concepts in Nutrition and Physical Activity for Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, 15 credits

Learning outcomes

Thorough knowledge on design, concepts, and methodological considerations within the field of nutritional and physical activity epidemiology

Ability to assess physical activity and dietary behaviors using different measurement techniques and perform in-depth analysis with a focus on reliability and validity

Thorough knowledge on evidence-based links between physical activity, dietary behaviors and outcomes related to physical health throughout the life course

Ability to critically examine, evaluate and present research results from studies on nutrition and physical activity for disease prevention and health promotion

Thorough knowledge on cellular and molecular mechanisms by which physical activity and dietary behaviors prevent disease development and promote health

Knowledge on major determinants for physical activity and dietary behaviors, and theoretical approaches for behavioral change interventions

Content

Concepts in nutritional and physical activity epidemiology

Measurement of physical activity and dietary behaviors

Evidence-based impact of physical activity and nutrition on physical outcomes

Physiological impacts of physical activity and nutrition

Critical examination and evaluation of current research

Theoretical approaches for behavioral change

Examinations and grades

Concepts in Nutritional and Physical Activity Epidemiology, 4.5 credits (Code: B001)
Grades used are Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with Distinction (VG).

Research Review, 7.5 credits (Code: B002)
Grades used are Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with Distinction (VG).

Oral presentation of Research Review, 0.5 credits (Code: B003)
Grades used are Fail (U) or Pass (G).

Measurement of Diet and Physical Activity, 2.5 credits (Code: B004)
Grades used are Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with Distinction (VG).

According to the Higher Education Ordinance, Chapter 6, Section 18, a grade is to be awarded on the completion of a course, unless otherwise prescribed by the university. The university may determine which grading system is to be used. The grade must be determined by a teacher specifically nominated by the university (the examiner).

In accordance with university regulations on grading systems for first and second-cycle courses and study programmes (Vice-Chancellor’s decision ORU 2018/00929), one of the following grades is to be used: fail (U), pass (G) or pass with distinction (VG). For courses included in an international master’s programme (60 or 120 credits) or offered to the university’s incoming exchange students, the A to F grading scale is to be used. The vice-chancellor, or a person appointed by them, may decide on exceptions from this provision for a specific course, if there are special grounds for doing so.

The grades used on this course are Fail (F), Sufficient (E), Satisfactory (D), Good (C), Very Good (B) or Excellent (A).

Comments on grades

Grade E at the course level requires G on all examinations.
Besides requirements for grade E:
Grade D at the course level requires VG on either Measurement of Diet and Physical Activity or Concepts in Nutritional and Physical Activity Epidemiology.
Grade C at the course level requires either VG on Research review, or, VG on Measurement of Diet and Physical Activity and Concepts in Nutritional and Physical Activity Epidemiology.
Grade B at the course level requires VG on Research review and VG on either Measurement of Diet and Physical Activity or Concepts in Nutritional and Physical Activity Epidemiology.
Grade A at the course level requires VG on the three examinations Research review, Measurement of Diet and Physical Activity and Concepts in Nutritional and Physical Activity Epidemiology.

Modes of assessment

Concepts in Nutritional and Physical Activity Epidemiology, 4.5 credits (Code: B001) Individual written examination

Research Review, 7.5 credits (Code: B002) Individual written report

Oral presentation of Research Review, 0.5 credits (Code: B003) Individual oral presentation

Measurement of Diet and Physical Activity, 2.5 credits (Code: B004) Individual written report

For students with a documented disability, the university may approve applications for adapted or other modes of assessment.

For further information, see the university's local examination regulations.

Specific entry requirements

A first-cycle qualification comprising at least 180 credits, of which at least 90 credits are for specialised study in one of the main fields of study sport science, physiotherapy, medicine, biomedical laboratory science, nutrition, public health or caring sciences. The applicant must also have qualifications corresponding to the course "English B" or course "English 6" from the Swedish Upper Secondary School.

For further information, see the university's admission regulations.

Other provisions

Students who have been admitted to and registered on a course have the right to receive tuition and/or supervision for the duration of the time period specified for the particular course to which they were accepted (see, the university's admission regulations (in Swedish)). After that, the right to receive tuition and/or supervision expires.

Reading list and other learning resources

Additions and Comments on the Reading List

Obligatory literature do not exist.

Recommended literature will be presented in the study guide (separate document).

Scientific research articles will be used.