The focus of this course is on the importance of physical activity and exercise for apparently healthy populations across the lifespan. Psychological aspects of exercise, including the application of behaviour change/self-management strategies, comprise a significant component of this course. The literature addressing the impact of physical activity on the prevention of disease, with a particular focus on cardiovascular disease, will be discussed in detail through examining the most recent evidence for optimal exercise prescription for various cohorts. Health-based screening and intervention techniques (including basic nutrition assessments) will be applied with students undertaking a supervised lifestyle change project over the course of the semester. This project includes nutrition, cardiovascular risk and exercise assessment and prescription for an apparently healthy adult.