SES1001 : Physical Activity, Nutrition and Health
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Available for Study Abroad and Exchange students, subject to proof of pre-requisite knowledge.
- Module Leader(s): Dr Rebecca Townsend
- Lecturer: Mr Wouter Peeters
- Owning School: Biomedical, Nutritional and Sports Scien
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 20 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
The aim of this module is to equip students with the fundamental knowledge required for practical application of physical activity, exercise and nutrition principles. The module considers the assessment of diet, physical activity levels and fitness. Students will study the design, delivery and effectiveness of exercise and nutrition programmes to promote a healthy lifestyle.
Outline Of Syllabus
The syllabus will cover the following topics:
• Current UK physical activity and exercise guidelines
• Measuring physical activity and monitoring exercise training
• Current UK dietary recommendations
• Food sources of nutrients and food groups
• Methods to assess dietary intake
• Body composition assessment
• Measuring energy expenditure
• Health and safety in an exercise / fitness environment
• Components of physical fitness
• Measuring physical fitness
• American College of Sports Medicine guidelines for exercise testing
• Principles of exercise training
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 2 | 1:00 | 2:00 | Synchronous online lectures |
| Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 7 | 1:00 | 7:00 | Non-synchronous online lectures and associated online learning activities |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 75:00 | 75:00 | Preparation for written assessment and exam |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 7 | 1:00 | 7:00 | PIP - Lectures |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 2 | 2:00 | 4:00 | PIP - Laboratory sessions |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 1 | 46:00 | 46:00 | Reading from lecture material and preparation for practical exam. |
| Structured Guided Learning | Structured research and reading activities | 4 | 2:00 | 8:00 | Preparation for small group teaching sessions |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 4 | 2:00 | 8:00 | PIP - Sessions to facilitate discussion of module content or apply knowledge to consolidate learning |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Workshops | 2 | 1:30 | 3:00 | PIP computer lab workshop, immediately following practical session |
| Guided Independent Study | Reflective learning activity | 1 | 36:00 | 36:00 | Follow up reading to further extend knowledge |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Drop-in/surgery | 4 | 1:00 | 4:00 | Synchronous online drop-in sessions placed throughout the semester |
| Total | 200:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Lectures and lecture materials are used to deliver foundation learning material, supported by independent guided reading. Small group seminar sessions will consolidate learning through active learning activities. These sessions will also promote independent learning through the completion of pre-session structured reading and research tasks. Practical sessions will provide students with opportunities to carry out a range of exercise tests and assessments. These will be followed by workshop sessions, in which data collected in the practical sessions will be analysed and explained. Defined hours for reflective learning will promote the student to evaluate their learning so far and identify weaknesses that need to be followed up by further reading. Time has also been specified for assessment preparation.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 60 | 1 | A | 50 | Invigilated exam. Combination of 4 short answer and 20 multiple choice questions - PIP |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Presentation | 1 | M | 50 | In pairs, students will record a webcast-style presentation demonstrating test/assessment relating to physical activity/nutritional status/fitness or health (10-mins) |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
Foundation knowledge will be assessed through a short answer and MCQ exam.
The webcast presentation will assess practical skills and the ability to explain the principles and theory underpinning a test/assessment of physical activity; Nutrition, fitness or health. This assessment will also help develop the key graduate skill of digital literacy.
Formative teaching activities with the use of quizzes and through seminar discussions will help the students evaluate their progress and improve their understanding of the key concepts underpinning this module.
Students studying on BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Sciences must submit all module assessment components and obtain an overall mark of 40 or above to pass the module – see the programme regulations and handbook for further details.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- SES1001's Timetable