This module aims to provide:
- An overview of the theoretical and pragmatic context of public health will identify the potential role and contribution of physical activity within population health services and programmes.
- Wider determinants of Public/Population health, health improvement, population healthcare and health protection, including the role of Psychosocial and Mental Health as determinants of health outcomes.
- An orientation of students towards key examples of physical activity and sedentary behaviour in public health, including health economics, “green exercise”, and modelling.
- Reference to classic studies and literature, as well as contemporary research and population health theory
