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MSc in Physical Activity for Health
Course Documents – Revised November 2012
Content
DPT 2-4
Course descriptors 5-24
Assessment matrix 25
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Degree Programme Table (DPT)
A separate table is required for each exit qualification, for example, MSc,
PGDip and PGCert
Physical Activity for Health Degree Type : MSc
NYT Course Code Course Title Level Credit
Points
1 Physical activity for health 11 20
1 Physical activity for health across
the life span 11 10
1 Assessment of physical activity
and body composition 11 10
1 Psychology of Physical Activity 11 20
1 REDU11010 Understanding Research
Concepts 11 10
1 REDU11011 Research Process 11 10
1 *EDUA11034 Child and adolescent
development 11 20
1 *EDUA11190 3-14 PE: Setting the Context 11 20
1 *EDUA11066 Sport development and social
policy in sport management 11 20
1 *IPHP11022 Social determinants of health and
public policy 11 20
1 Dissertation 11 60
NOTES Students will take two of four elective courses (*)
NYT = normal year taken
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Degree Programme Table (DPT)
A separate table is required for each exit qualification, for example, MSc,
PGDip and PGCert
Physical Activity for Health Degree Type : PGCert
NYT Course Code Course Title Level Credit
Points
1 Physical activity for health 11 20
1 Physical activity for health across
the life span 11 10
1 Assessment of physical activity
and body composition 11 10
1 Psychology of Physical Activity 11 20
NOTES All compulsory
NYT = normal year taken
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Degree Programme Table (DPT)
A separate table is required for each exit qualification, for example, MSc,
PGDip and PGCert
Physical Activity for Health Degree Type : PGDip
NYT Course Code Course Title Level Credit
Points
1 Physical activity for health 11 20
1 Physical activity for health across
the life span 11 10
1 Assessment of physical activity
and body composition 11 10
1 Psychology of Physical Activity 11 20
1 REDU11010 Understanding Research
Concepts 11 10
1 REDU11011 Research Process 11 10
1 *EDUA11034 Child and adolescent
development 11 20
1 *EDUA11190 3-14 PE: Setting the Context 11 20
1 *EDUA11066 Sport development and social
policy in sport management 11 20
1 *IPHP11022 Social determinants of health and
public policy 11 20
NOTES Students will take two of four elective courses (*)
NYT = normal year taken
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Course Descriptor: MSc Physical Activity for Health
Course Title
Physical activity for health
Course Outline
School School of Education College Humanities and Social Science
Course type Standard Availability To all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)
SCQF Level 11 Credits 20
Home subject area
Education Other subject area
None
Course website
None Taught in Gaelic?
No
Course
description
This course will introduce and explore the complex relationship between physical activity,
sedentary behaviour and health. It will discuss the evolution of current physical activity
recommendations, and examine the current evidence base that has informed these and
identified physical activity as a key modifiable lifestyle behaviour that contributes to disease
and mortality.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites None Co-requisites None
Prohibited
Combinations
None Other
requirements
None
Additional
Costs
None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisites None
Displayed in
Visiting
Students
Prospectus?
No
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course students will be able to demonstrate:
1. a knowledge of and critical awareness of the role of physical activity and sedentary behaviour in the
maintenance of health and the aetiology, prevention and treatment of disease.
2. a thorough knowledge and critical awareness of current recommendations for physical activity, and
current prevalence and trends of physical activity and associated diseases
3. an awareness of current national and international physical activity policies and how these impact on
global challenges
Assessment Information
Equivalent to 4000 words. Total mark for the course will be a weighted average of the two assessments.
Task 1 (25%) – Oral presentation (group mark)
Task 2 (75%) – Written assignment (3000 words)
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
Academic
description
Not entered
Syllabus Introduction to Physical Activity for Health, including sedentary behaviour
Physical activity epidemiology; concepts principles and approaches
Physical activity and all cause morbidity and mortality
Physical activity and chronic disease. Coronary heart disease, diabetes, bone health, cancer
and obesity
Physical activity and sedentary behaviour recommendations
Population prevalence of physical activity and sedentary behaviour.
Physical activity policies
Transferable
skills
Critical analysis, Oral and written communication skills, Access research materials
Reading list Key texts:
Hardman, A. and Stensel, D. Physical activity and health : the evidence explained. 2nd
edition. (2009) UK, Routledge.
Bouchard, C., Blair, S. N., & Haskell, W. L. (Eds.). (2012). Physical activity and health.
Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Study Abroad Not entered
Study Pattern Not entered
Keywords Physical activity; health; epidemiology; sedentary behaviour
Contacts
Course
organiser
Dr Sam Fawkner
Tel: 650-9778
Email: [email protected]
Course
secretary
Tel: TBC
Email:
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Course Descriptor: MSc Physical Activity for Health Course Title
Physical activity for health across the life span
Course Outline
School School of Education College Humanities and Social Science
Course type Standard Availability To all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)
SCQF Level 11 Credits 10
Home subject area
Education Other subject area
None
Course website
None Taught in Gaelic?
No
Course
description
This course will explore the role of physical activity and sedentary behaviour in determining
health in specific populations across the life span. It will consider the evidence underpinning
physical activity recommendations in early years, children and adolescents, and older adults,
and barriers and facilitators to activity in these populations.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites None Co-requisites None
Prohibited
Combinations
None Other
requirements
None
Additional
Costs
None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisites None
Displayed in
Visiting
Students
Prospectus?
No
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course students will be able to demonstrate:
1. a knowledge of and critical awareness of the role of physical activity and sedentary behaviour in the
maintenance of health in early years, childhood, adolescence and older adulthood.
2. an awareness of barriers to and facilitators of physical activity in these populations
Assessment Information
2000 word case study report
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
Academic
description
Not entered
Syllabus Prevalence of physical activity and sedentary behaviour in early years, children adolescence
and older adults
Key developmental and psychosocial determinants of physical activity in each population
Critical review of the evidence identifying the relationship between physical activity and
sedentary behaviour in each population
Transferable
skills
Critical analysis, Oral and written communication skills, Access research materials
Reading list Key texts:
Hardman, A. and Stensel, D. Physical activity and health : the evidence explained. 2nd
edition. (2009) UK, Routledge.
Smith, A and Biddle, S. Youth Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour (Eds). (2008)
Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Journals such as Journal of Physical Activity and Health and Journal of Aging and Physical
Activity
Study Abroad Not entered
Study Pattern Not entered
Keywords Physical activity; lifespan perspective; children; adolescents; older adults
Contacts
Course
organiser
Dr Sam Fawkner
Tel: 650-9778
Email: [email protected]
Course
secretary
Tel: TBC
Email:
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Course Descriptor: MSc Physical Activity for Health
Course Title
Assessment of physical activity and body composition
Course Outline
School School of Education College Humanities and Social Science
Course type Standard Availability To all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)
SCQF Level 11 Credits 10
Home subject area
Education Other subject area
None
Course website
None Taught in Gaelic?
No
Course
description
This course will encourage students to critically evaluate methods for assessing physical
activity and the key health outcome of body composition. The course will provide students
with the skills to make informed decisions regarding methods for assessing physical activity
and body composition and evaluating intervention programmes and will provide theoretical
and practical knowledge required to collect and interpret data. Lecture material will be
supplemented with practical activities and seminars and the course will introduce skills
necessary for accreditation in anthropometrical methods of assessing body composition.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites None Co-requisites None
Prohibited
Combinations
None Other
requirements
None
Additional
Costs
None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisites None
Displayed in
Visiting
Students
Prospectus?
No
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course students will be able to demonstrate:
1. the ability to critically evaluate commonly used methods for assessing physical activity and health
2. the ability to make informed decisions regarding appropriate methodologies for assessing physical activity
and health with respect to programme needs
3. the ability to employ appropriate analytical and interpretative knowledge to make sound judgements
regarding physical activity and health status
4. the ability to reflect on how knowledge acquired relates to own personal and work experiences
Assessment Information
Equivalent to 2000 words. Total mark for the course will be a weighted average of the two assessments.
Task 1 (30%) – Practical assessment of anthropometrical techniques
Task 2 (70%) – 1.5 Hour examination
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
Academic
description
Not entered
Syllabus Introduction to assessment of physical activity, sedentary behaviour and health,
Calculation and interpretation of validity and reliability and agreement between different
measures
Self-report measures of physical activity, energy expenditure and sedentary behaviour.
Objective measures of physical activity, energy expenditure and sedentary behaviour,
Assessment of body composition, with a particular focus on anthropometry.
Transferable
skills
Critical analysis, Oral and written communication skills, Access research materials
Reading list Key texts:
Welk, G. (Ed). (2002). Physical activity assessments for health related research.
Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Morrow, J., Jackson, A., Disch, J., & Mood, D. (2005). Measurement and evaluation in
human performance (3rd Edition), Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Norton, K and Olds, T (Eds). (1996) Anthropometrica: a textbook of body measurement
for sports and health courses. Sydney: UNSW Press
Kaminsky, L. (2009). ACSM's health-related physical fitness manual. 3rd edition.
Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
Study Abroad Not entered
Study Pattern Not entered
Keywords Anthropometry; measurement; physical activity
Contacts
Course
organiser
Dr Sam Fawkner
Tel: 650-9778
Email: [email protected]
Course
secretary
Tel: TBC
Email:
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Course Descriptor: MSc Physical Activity for Health
Course Title
Psychology of Physical Activity
Course Outline
School School of Education College Humanities and Social Science
Course type Standard Availability To all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)
SCQF Level 11 Credits 20
Home subject area
Education Other subject area
None
Course website
None Taught in Gaelic?
No
Course
description
This course will focus on the psychological determinants and consequences of physical
activity. Specifically, the course will draw from current psychological theory and critically
examine its contribution to understanding physical activity behaviour. Additionally, the
course will consider the relationship between physical activity and mental health. Lecture
material will be supplemented with practical activities and seminars.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites None Co-requisites None
Prohibited
Combinations
None Other
requirements
None
Additional
Costs
None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisites None
Displayed in
Visiting
Students
Prospectus?
No
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course students will be able to:
1. Explain and evaluate the psychological determinants for participation and non-participation in physical
activity and how critically evaluate how these relate to an ecological model of physical activity behaviour
2. Demonstrate understanding of the consequences of physical activity on psychological health
3. Examine how psychology is related to current public health physical activity agendas
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4. Reflect on how knowledge acquired relates to own personal and work experiences
Assessment Information
Total mark for the course will be a weighted average of the two assessments.
Task 1 (25%) – Critical appraisal of relevant research paper (1000 words)
Task 2 (75%) – Critical essay (3000 words). For example; Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of current
research examining the relationship between physical activity and depression.
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
Academic
description
Not entered
Syllabus It is likely that the syllabus will be:
Week 1 – Introduction and understanding psychological perspectives to physical activity
Week 2 – Theoretical perspectives on physical activity – Competence based theories
Week 3 – Theoretical perspectives on physical activity – Self-determination theory
Week 4 - Theoretical perspectives on physical activity – the Transtheoretical model
Week 5 – The role of the social environment on physical activity
Week 6 – Using theory to enhance practice(exercise consultations/motivational interviewing)
Week 7 – Physical activity and mental health – Depression
Week 8 – Physical activity and mental health – Body image
Week 9 – Physical activity and mental health – The problem with exercise
Week 10 – Review and tutorials on essay
Transferable
skills
Critical analysis, Oral and written communication skills, Access research materials
Reading list References include:
Biddle, S. J. H., & Mutrie, N. (2008). Psychology of physical activity. London: Routledge
Roberts, G. C., & Treasure, D. C. (Eds) (2012). Advances in motivation in sport and
exercise. (3rd ed). Champaign, Il: Human Kinetics,
Faulkner, G. & Taylor, A. (2005). Exercise, health and mental health: Emerging
relationships, London: Routledge.
Various journals including Psychology of Sport and Exercise, Journal of Physical Activity
and Health, Preventive Medicine, etc
Study Abroad Not entered
Study Pattern Not entered
Keywords Psychological well-being; exercise
Contacts
Course
organiser
Dr Ailsa Niven
Tel: 651-6679
Email: [email protected]
Course
secretary
Tel: TBC
Email:
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Course Descriptor: MSc Physical Activity for Health
Course Title
Postgraduate Course: Understanding Research Concepts (REDU11010)
Course Outline
School School of Education College Humanities and Social Science
Course type Standard Availability To all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)
SCQF Level 11 Credits 10
Home subject area
Research (EDU) Other subject area
None
Course website
None Taught in Gaelic?
No
Course
description
This course reflects the need for students to understand fundamental concepts that underpin
scientific research in order to be able to critically evaluate the strength of the research
discussed throughout their programme of study. The course will contrast different
philosophical approaches that epitomise quantitative and qualitative approaches and discuss
fundamental issues that determine the quality of research articles and the conclusions drawn
from them such as research biases, power, effect size, significance, credibility and
trustworthiness of data.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites None Co-requisites None
Prohibited
Combinations
None Other
requirements
None
Additional
Costs
None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisites None
Displayed in
Visiting
Students
Prospectus?
Yes
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
On completion of the unit, students will be able to:
1. Evaluate strengths and weaknesses of different research paradigms and philosophies with reference to their
own professional setting.
2. Critically analyse research designs and identify threats to the validity and/or credibility
3. Analyse and interpret conventional inferential statistics, together with implications of relevant factors in
determining the meaning of results applied to their own professional area.
Assessment Information
Equivalent to 2000 words
1 x Two-hour examination on research methodology
Exam date will be set at least ten days after the final class session
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
Academic
description
Not entered
Syllabus Not entered
Transferable
skills
Not entered
Reading list Thomas, J.R. & Nelson, J.K. (1996). Research methods in physical activity (3rd ed) Champaign,
Illinois: Human Kinetics.
Study Abroad Not entered
Study Pattern Not entered
Keywords Not entered
Contacts
Course
organiser
Mr Hugh Richards
Tel: (0131 6)51 6092
Email:
Course
secretary
Tel: TBC
Email:
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Course Descriptor: MSc Physical Activity for Health
Course Title
Postgraduate Course: Postgraduate Course: Research Process (REDU11011)
Course Outline
School School of Education College Humanities and Social Science
Course type Standard Availability To all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)
SCQF Level 11 Credits 10
Home subject area
Research (EDU) Other subject area
None
Course website
None Taught in Gaelic?
No
Course
description
This course requires students to understand the process required to formulate a research
project. Central to this process is the need to be able to identify clear and precise research
questions and to formulate scientifically rigorous designs and approaches to collecting
information. Students will also develop an appreciation of the responsibilities associated with
professional conduct in work of this nature and the conventions and recommendations that
guide the presentation of scientific work. Whilst not all students will necessarily use this
course to develop a proposal for their dissertation it is expected that all students completing
postgraduate work should have an understanding of the research process and the opportunity
to benefit from the potential transfer of the fundamental skills the process promotes.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites None Co-requisites None
Prohibited
Combinations
None Other
requirements
None
Additional
Costs
None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisites None
Displayed in
Visiting
Students
Prospectus?
Yes
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On completion of the unit, students will be able to:
1. Identify and refine a focus for research
2. Evaluate and select effective design and methods to meet the research focus.
3. Plan and present a proposed programme of work
Assessment Information
Assessment:
1 x 2500 word research proposal and timeline for an academic project or professionally relevant work study.
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
Academic
description
Not entered
Syllabus Not entered
Transferable
skills
Not entered
Reading list Gary D. Bouma & Rod Ling. The Research Process. 5th ed. Oxford University Press, 2004
Lynch, C. Doing your Research project in Sport. Learning Matters, Sage, 2010
Study Abroad Not entered
Study Pattern Not entered
Keywords Not entered
Contacts
Course
organiser
Dr Sam Fawkner
Tel: (0131 6)509778
Email: [email protected]
Course
secretary
Tel: TBC
Email:
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Course Descriptor: MSc Physical Activity for Health
Course Title
Child and Adolescent Development (EDUA11034)
Course Outline
School School of Education College Humanities and Social Science
Course type Standard Availability To all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)
SCQF Level 11 Credits 20
Home subject area
Education Other subject area
Course website
Taught in Gaelic?
No
Course
description
This has been designed as a generic course which takes a psychological approach to
development from early childhood to adolescence. It offers an opportunity to extend and
update understanding of development acquired in initial professional education/training. It
may also be taken by those whose previous studies have not included development issues.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites None Co-requisites None
Prohibited
Combinations
None Other
requirements
None
Additional
Costs
None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisites
Displayed in
Visiting
Students
Prospectus?
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Course members will be able to:
1. Describe current understandings of key processes and mechanisms of development
2. Critically evaluate key psychological theories of child and adolescent development
3. Reflect upon the implications of psychological understandings of development to professional practice
4. Critically analyse the implications and limitations of current understandings of development; identify
potential research implications from the literature on child and adolescent development
Assessment Information
Essay assignment of 4000 word; a critical review of research in a specific area of child or adolescent
development
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
Academic
description
Not entered
Syllabus Not entered
Transferable
skills
Not entered
Reading list Bennett, M., & Sani, F. (2004). The Development of the Social Self. Hove: Psychology Press.
Blakemore, S-J., & Frith, U. (2005). The Learning Brain: Lessons for Education. Oxford:
Blackwell.
Carpendale, J., & Lewis C. (2006). How Children Develop Social Understanding. Malden,
MA/London: Blackwell.
Coleman (2010). The Nature of Adolescence (4th ed). 4th Edition. London: Routledge.
Doherty, M. J. (2009). Theory of Mind: How Children Understand Others’ Thoughts and
Feelings. Hove: Psychology Press.
Dunn, J. (2004). Children’s Friendships: The Beginnings of Intimacy. Oxford: Blackwell.
Durkin, K. (1995). Developmental Social Psychology: From Infancy to Old Age. Oxford:
Blackwell.
Gathercole, S.E., & Alloway, T.P. (2008). Working Memory & Learning: A Practical Guide for
Teachers. London: Sage.
Goswami, U. (Ed.) (2004) The Blackwell Handbook of Childhood Cognitive Development.
Oxford: Blackwell.
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Grossman, K. E., Grossman, K., & Waters, E. (2003). Attachment from Infancy to Adulthood:
The major longitudinal studies. Guilford Press: New York.
Howe, C. (2010). Peer Groups and Children’s Development. Oxford: Blackwell.
Hughes, C. (2011). Social Understanding and Social Lives: From Toddlerhood through to the
Transition to School. London: Psychology Press.
Pellegrini & Blatchford (2000). The Child at School: Interactions with Peers and Teachers.
London: Arnold.
Rogers, S. (Ed.) (2011). Rethinking Play and Pedagogy in Early Childhood Education. Oxon:
Routledge.
Rogoff, B. (1990). Apprenticeship in Thinking: Cognitive Development in Social Context.
Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Shaffer, D. R., & Kipp, K. (2009). Developmental Psychology: Childhood
and Adolescence. Wadsworth.
Slater, A. and Bremner, G. (Eds). (2011) An Introduction to Developmental Psychology (2nd
ed.). Oxford, Blackwell.
Smith, P.K. (2010). Children and Play. Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell.
Smith, P. K., Cowie, H., and Blades, M. (2011) Understanding Children's Development (5th
ed.). Oxford, Blackwell.
Smith, P.K., & Hart, C.H. (Eds). (2004). Blackwell Handbook of Childhood Social Development.
Oxford: Blackwell.
Schneider (2000). Friends and Enemies: Peer relations in childhood. London: Arnold.
Study Abroad Not entered
Study Pattern Not entered
Keywords Not entered
Contacts
Course
organiser
Dr. Sarah McGeown
Tel: TBC
Email: TBC
Course
secretary
Miss Gemma Hennessey
Tel: (0131 6)51 4241
Email: [email protected]
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Course Descriptor: MSc Physical Activity for Health
Course Title
Sport Development and Social Policy in Sport Management (EDUA11066)
Course Outline
School School of Education College Humanities and Social Science
Course type Standard Availability To all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)
SCQF Level 11 Credits 20
Home subject area
Education Other subject area
None
Course website
None Taught in Gaelic?
No
Course
description
This course provides students with a critical understanding of theories of social policy and
their relevance to an understanding of public policies for leisure. It will provide students with
an understanding of the assumptions underpinning various perspectives that underpin social
policy, theories of government and quasi-government and their application to leisure policy
and planning. It will examine the strengths and weaknesses of a range of recent sports
development initiatives and examine issues relating to the definition of outcomes and
approaches to monitoring and evaluating such initiatives.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites None Co-requisites None
Prohibited
Combinations
None Other
requirements
None
Additional
Costs
None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisites None
Displayed in
Visiting
Students
Prospectus?
Yes
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course students will be able to:
1. understand the relevance of wider socio-political philosophies to the analysis of sport and leisure policy
2. critically evaluate recent policy initiatives and assess their implications for leisure policy and management
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3. demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the organisations, policies and practices that have shaped
contemporary sports development.
4. critically appraise sports development initiatives.
Assessment Information
The assessment will be a 4000-word essay chosen from a range of topics.
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
Academic
description
Not entered
Syllabus Not entered
Transferable
skills
Not entered
Reading list Coalter, F. (2007) Sport A Wider Social Role? London: Routledge.
Collins, M. (2010) Examining Sports Development. London: Routledge.
Green, M. & Houlihan, B. (2005) Elite Sport Development London: Routledge.
Girginov, V. (2008) (ed) Management of Sports Development. Oxford: Elsevier.
Groeneveld, M., Houlihan, B., & Ohl, F. (2010) Social Capital and Sport Governance in
Europe. London: Routledge.
Henry, I. (2001) The Politics of Leisure Policy (2nd ed) London: Palgrave.
Henry, I. (ed) (2009) Transnational and Comparative Research in Sport: Globalisation,
Governance and Sports Policy. London: Routledge.
Houlihan, B. & Green, M. (2007) Comparative Elite Sport Development: Systems, Structures
and Public Policy Oxford: Elsevier.
Houlihan, B. & Green, M. (2010) Routledge Handbook of Sports Development. London:
Routledge.
Houlihan, B. & Lindsey, I. (2010) Sports Policy in Britain. London: Routledge.
Houlihan, B. & White, A. (2002) The Politics of Sports Development London: Routledge.
Hylton, K. & Bramham, P. (ed (2008) Sports Development: Policy, Process and Practice
London: Routledge.
King, N. (2009 Sport Policy and Governance: Local Perspectives. Oxford: Butterworth
Heinemann.
Nichols, G. (2007) Sport and Crime Reduction: The Role of Sports in Tackling Youth Crime
London: Routledge
Nicholson, M., Hoye, R., & Houlihan, B. (2010) Participation in Sport: International Policy
Perspectives. London: Routledge.
Study Abroad Not entered
Study Pattern Not entered
Keywords Not entered
Contacts
Course
organiser
Dr Gavin Reid
Tel: (0131 6)51 6654
Email: [email protected]
Course
secretary
Tel: TBC
Email:
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Course Descriptor: MSc Physical Activity for Health
Course Title
Postgraduate Course: Social Determinants of Health and Public Policy (IPHP10001)
Course Outline
School School of Social and Political Science College Humanities and Social Science
Course type Standard Availability To all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)
SCQF Level 11 Credits 20
Home subject area
Social Policy Other subject area
None
Course website
None Taught in Gaelic?
No
Course
description
The course aims to examine the social determinants of health and health inequalities and to
evaluate appropriate public policy responses. The course explores in detail current theories
explaining the development and persistence of inequalities in health. In particular it will
encourage students to examine theories focusing on behavioural/cultural, psycho-social,
structural/materialist, and life course explanations of health inequalities. The course will also
investigate the role of government in determining economic and social policy, and the impact
of economic and social policy on inequalities. It will specifically consider how government
approaches to taxation, provision of the welfare state, and the funding and delivery of public
services can impact on the equitable distribution of resources within society. The course will
finally consider the impact of specific areas of public policy (for example relating to health
services, transport, and/or food) on health inequalities.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites None Co-requisites None
Prohibited
Combinations
None Other
requirements
None
Additional
Costs
None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisites None
Displayed in
Visiting
Students
Prospectus?
Yes
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course students will be able to:
1. Understand the extent of inequalities in health within and between countries
2. Examine contemporary debates regarding the causes of inequalities in health
3. Understand that inequalities in health reflect wider inequalities in society
4. Understand the role of government in determining economic and social policy and its impact on the
distribution/redistribution of resources within society
5. Examine the impact that aspects of public policy have on the extent of inequalities in society
6. Effectively communicate the course's core concepts through written and oral presentations.
Assessment Information
The course will be assessed by means of an essay of 2,500-3,000 words (70% of the overall mark) and an oral
presentation (30%).
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
Academic
description
Not entered
Syllabus Not entered
Transferable
skills
Not entered
Reading list Not entered
Study Abroad Not entered
Study Pattern Not entered
Keywords Not entered
Contacts
Course
organiser
Dr Sarah Hill
Tel:
Email: [email protected]
Course
secretary
Miss Cristyn King
Tel: (0131 6)51 3865
Email: [email protected]
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Course Descriptor: MSc Physical Activity for Health
Course Title
Dissertation (Physical Activity for Health)
Course Outline
School School of Education College Humanities and Social Science
Course type Standard Availability To all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)
SCQF Level 11 Credits 60
Home subject area
Education Other subject area
None
Course website
None Taught in Gaelic?
No
Course
description
The dissertation is a major piece of work that requires significant time and commitment from
the student. Through the dissertation the student has the opportunity to identify a research
or professional practice issue and undertake an independent research study to address it.
This process will involve planning, execution, and interpretation and write-up of the study.
Studies may be field, laboratory or desk based. Students will be supported through specialist
research training clinics at the beginning of the process, and by a designated supervisor
through individual and/or group tutorials. Additional research training will be provided
through completion of Understanding Research Concepts (REDU11010) and Research Process
(REDU11011) courses. Where appropriate, students will have the opportunity to link with
existing research projects in this area.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Met criteria for progression Co-requisites None
Prohibited
Combinations
None Other
requirements
None
Additional
Costs
None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisites None
Displayed in
Visiting
Students
Prospectus?
No
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course students will be able to:
1. Undertake a significant piece of work demonstrating substantial autonomy, initiative and decision making
2. Identify and define a topic of enquiry suitable for a dissertation and justify its theoretical significance,
professional relevance and practical feasibility
3. Search for, access, critically analyse, evaluate and synthesise relevant literature, research reports and
other scholarly evidence related to the identified topic of enquiry
4. Critically reflect on the ethical considerations of the project
5. Identify appropriate methodology and use it effectively to collect data in an ethical and responsible
manner
6. Systematically analyse data collected using appropriate techniques.
7. Communicate the research plans and findings observing appropriate academic guidelines.
8. Reflect on the dissertation experience and how it has contributed to personal development and how the
knowledge can be transferred to a professional context.
Assessment Information
Task 1 (30%) – Literature review of topic (3500 words)
Task 2 (60%) – Journal article style submission of research project including abstract and lay summary (5000
words)
Task 3 (10%) – Reflection on the research project experience and application of research findings (1500 words)
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
Academic
description
Not entered
Syllabus Specialist research skills clinics
Individual and/or group tutorials with designated supervisor
Transferable
skills
autonomous working; project management; knowledge transfer; communication skills; risk
assessment
Reading list Various journals include Journal of Physical Activity and Health, Preventive Medicine, Journal
of Sport Sciences.
Coolican, H., (2009). Research methods and statistics in psychology. Hodder Education.
Field, A., (2009). Discovering statistics using SPSS. London: Sage.
Study Abroad Not entered
Study Pattern Not entered
Keywords Not entered
Contacts
Course
organiser
Dr Ailsa NIven
Tel: 651-6679
Course
secretary
Tel: TBC
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Email: [email protected] Email:
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Assessment Matrix. Proposed Programme: MSc Physical Activity for Health
Exam Continuous Assessment (weighting and length, where appropriate)
Course Code Course Title Credits Sem Comp/
Elective
Exam Essay
Lab
Write-
up
Report Presentation Case
Study Project
In-
class
tests
Other
**%assessment
that is group/
teamwork
Physical activity for health 20 1 C 3000 75%
Oral
presentation
25%
25%
Physical activity for health
across the life span 10 1 C
2000 word case
study
Assessment of physical
activity for health 10 1 C
1.5
hour
75%
Practical
assessment
25%
0
Psychology of physical
activity 20 1 C
3000
75%
Critical
appraisal of
paper
25%
0
Understanding research
concepts 10 1 C
2
hour 0
Research process 10 2 C 2,500 word
project proposal 0
EDUA11034 Child and adolescent
development 20 2 E 4000 0
EDUA11190 3-14 PE: Setting the context 20 2 E 4000 0
EDUA11066
Sport development and
social policy in sport
management
20 2 E 4000 0
IPHP10001 Social determinants of health
and public policy 20 2 E
2,500
70%
Oral presentation
30% 0
Research dissertation 60 C
Journal article
report
60%
Literature
Review
30%
Reflection
10% 0
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