KINS172 — Physical Activity & Public Health
3 CR Previously PE 172. This course will explore the intersection of physical activity and public health and provides students with the basic knowledge necessary to understand how health and fitness are managed in a variety of community settings. More specifically, students will learn about 1) integrating public health issues that relate to physical activity; such as obesity, cardiovascular disease, and cancer, 2) common fitness assessments that can be used in various healthcare settings; and 3) evidence-based strategies to promote physical activity at the individual, community, and policy levels. The purpose of this course is to make students aware of the interrelationships between various diseases and disabilities that develop with inactivity. This course will allow the student to see the interactions between the area of public health and exercise science. Describe the history of physical activity (PA) and public health Discuss techniques to measure physical activity among individuals and populations. Explain the PA and exercise recommendation for cardiorespiratory health, metabolic health, brain/mental health, functional health, and healthy weight. Describe physical activity guidelines for cancer prevention. Discuss considerations for using community-wide, mass media campaigns, and classroom-based health education programs. Analyze examples of school-based programs that increase PA Understand behavioral and social approaches to PA promotion Discuss how aspects of the built