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HLTH 440 Sedentary Behaviour Units: 3.00
This course will provide an in-depth exploration of sedentary behaviour. Excessive sitting, or sedentary behaviour, is a very different behaviour than a lack of exercise as the physiology, health implications, and effective interventions and policies are quite different. Students will learn about important sedentary behaviour terms and concepts, sedentary habits from an evolutionary perspective, sedentary behaviour physiology, the determinants of sedentary behaviour, the health effects of excessive sedentariness, and effective strategies for reducing sedentary time in different settings.
Learning Hours: 120 (36 Seminar, 84 Private Study)
Requirements: Prerequisite Level 4 or above and registration in a HLTH Major, HLTH Joint Honours, or the KINE Specialization Plan.
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Describe sedentary behaviour: principles and concepts, levels in the population, physiology, and determinants in order to appreciate the sedentary behaviour field.
- Generate a sedentary behaviour intervention to demonstrate ability to develop new ideas by integrating knowledge and understanding of movement behaviour principles, determinants, and intervention strategies.
- Collaborate with peers on a project to learn how to work effectively with others.
- Critically appraise sedentary behaviour research articles to demonstrate scientific skills and a deep understanding of sedentary behaviour.
- Practice effective oral and written communication techniques to enhance others' understanding of a topic area.
- Act in a manner consistent with academic integrity and professional practice to display scholastic and professional competence.