Psychology of Physical Activity Promotion module

Program Overview

The "Psychology of Physical Activity Promotion" module at the University of Birmingham offers advanced training in the psychological determinants and impact of physical activity, as well as the delivery and evaluation of promotion interventions. Through lectures, seminars, and workshops, students gain theoretical and practical knowledge to effectively design and implement physical activity promotion programs for various settings and populations. This module is suitable for both experienced professionals and those new to the field.

Program Outline

It addresses issues relevant to the delivery and evaluation of individual, group, and community-based physical activity promotion interventions.

Outline:

• Content: The module covers a range of topics related to the psychology of physical activity promotion, including:
• Theoretical models underlying interventions focused on physical activity promotion
• Psychological determinants of physical activity
• Psychological impact of physical activity engagement
• Delivery and evaluation of physical activity promotion interventions
• Feasibility, fidelity, and approach to evaluation of interventions
• Design of effective physical activity promotion interventions for different settings and populations
• Structure: The module is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, and practical workshops.
• Lectures/Discussion: These sessions provide an overview of the topic and are delivered by academic staff and researchers with expertise in the field.
They are interactive and encourage student participation.
• Seminars: These sessions focus on specific topics and are more discursive and interactive in nature.
Students are expected to actively contribute to discussions and may even present material related to the topic.
• Workshops: These sessions provide students with hands-on experience with both objective and self-report assessments of physical activity.
• Course Schedule: The module is delivered over three weeks:
• November 6, 7, 8, 2017
• November 20, 21, 22, 2017
• November 27, 29, 2017

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods: The module utilizes a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, seminars, and workshops.
• Faculty: The module is organized by Professor Joan Duda.
• Unique Approaches: The module emphasizes interactive learning and encourages student participation through discussions and presentations.

Other:

• Credits: The module is worth 20 credits.
• Target Audience: The module is designed for students from a variety of backgrounds, including those with prior knowledge of physical activity promotion and those who are new to the field.