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Physical Activity and Health - HESC3504
Students

 
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine
 
 
School:  School of Medical Sciences
 
 
Course Outline: http://medicalsciences.med.unsw.edu.au/
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 6
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Prerequisites: HESC1501, HESC1511, HESC2501
 
 
Fee Band: 2 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

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, heart disease, vascular disease, lower back pain, stroke, hypertension, obesity, immune function, sleep, stress, and depression will be described. Health based screening and intervention techniques will also be outlined with students undertaking a supervised lifestyle change project through the Lifestyle Clinic.

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