Exercise & Health: Current Topics
Module SG800200
This module handbook serves to describe contents, learning outcome, methods and examination type as well as linking to current dates for courses and module examination in the respective sections.
Module version of SS 2020 (current)
There are historic module descriptions of this module. A module description is valid until replaced by a newer one.
Whether the module’s courses are offered during a specific semester is listed in the section Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature below.
| available module versions | |
|---|---|
| SS 2020 | WS 2016/7 |
Basic Information
SG800200 is a semester module in English language at Bachelor’s level and Master’s level which is offered in summer semester.
This module description is valid from SS 2016 to WS 2021/2.
| Total workload | Contact hours | Credits (ECTS) |
|---|---|---|
| 150 h | 45 h | 5 CP |
Content, Learning Outcome and Preconditions
Content
Our health depends on our genetic makeup, diet, physical activity and risk factors such as smoking. All of us have questions and opinions in relation to this and also industry is developing new products from pro-biotic yogurts to fitness sensors. But is all that is written and developed based on sound scientific evidence? Is precision medicine just hype, should we change to a Paleo diet, is HIIT training and natural running really the best we can do for our bodies? In this modules we will explore such topics. They will be introduced by a lecture and we follow up with a seminar that contains paper interpretations, debates, presentations and so on.
Learning Outcome
The aim of this module is to enable students to:
- Follow a whole module in English as English is the main language of science
- To explain scientific topics related to health based on scientific evidence but with simple language
- Debate current health sciences topics and to answer commonly asked questions
- Know the scientific basis of current diets and foods
- Know the scientific basis of exercise strategies for health
- Follow a whole module in English as English is the main language of science
- To explain scientific topics related to health based on scientific evidence but with simple language
- Debate current health sciences topics and to answer commonly asked questions
- Know the scientific basis of current diets and foods
- Know the scientific basis of exercise strategies for health
Preconditions
None
Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature
Courses and Schedule
| Type | SWS | Title | Lecturer(s) | Dates | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VO | 1 | Health Sciences: current topics | Wackerhage, H. | dates in groups |
eLearning |
| SE | 2 | Health Sciences: current topics | Wackerhage, H. | dates in groups |
eLearning |
Learning and Teaching Methods
The module consists of 2 parts: one 1 h lecture and one 2 h seminar. The function of the lecture is to introduce a specific health-related topic. The content of the seminar are problem solving exercises, student presentations and debates.
Media
Presentations
Literature
To be announced
Module Exam
Description of exams and course work
The module is assessed through a scientific essay assessment (75% of total mark) and a scientific poster (25% of total mark). The scientific essay assessment comprises three 1500 word scientific essays on essay questions.
Exam Repetition
There is a possibility to take the exam in the following semester.