UNSW Handbook Course - Physical Activity and Health

Physical Activity and Health - PHPH3504


	Faculty: Faculty of Medicine
	School: School of Medical Sciences
	Campus: Kensington Campus
	Career: Undergraduate
	Units of Credit: 3
	Contact Hours per Week: 3
	Enrolment Requirements:
	Prerequisite: ANAT2111, PHPH2501, PHPH2503
	Offered: Semester 1 2005
	Fee Band: 2

Description

This course will introduce students to the literature examining the effects of physical activity on health. In particular, the effects of exercise on cancer, AIDS, heart disease, vascular disease, stroke hypertension, diabetes, obesity, immune function, sleep, stress, cognitive functioning, depression, arthritis, and asthma will be described. Health based screening and intervention techniques will also be outlined with students undertaking a supervised lifestyle change project.

Note/s: restricted to students enrolled in Program 3850 Bachelor of Science in Health and Sports Science.

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