Fall 2020 - BPK 340 D100

Active Health: Behavior and Promotion (3)

Class Number: 6030

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 9 – Dec 8, 2020: Thu, 8:30–11:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 16, 2020
    Wed, 3:30–6:30 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    BPK 142, STAT 201 (or PSYC 201). Recommended: BPK 140.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Relationships among health, physical activity, and other health-associated behaviors are examined. In addition, the theories and models of health behavior, in the context of intervention and promotion strategies, are discussed. Pertinent background information is provided, concerning the influence of fitness on various disease states, as well as the epidemiology of health and exercise behaviors.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course has been designed to help you develop the knowledge and skills for evaluating and planning active health promotion strategies.  You will be able to directly apply what you have learned in this course in the practice of Kinesiology, and in many other health-related disciplines you may choose in the future. 

Together we will explore:
·  The influence of physical activity on various disease states, as well as the epidemiology of health and exercise behaviors;
·  Theories of health behavior at the individual and population levels;
·  Market segmentation techniques aimed at improving the effectiveness of active health promotion programs;
·  Strategies and tactics for enhancing physical activity at the individual and population levels;
·  Process models for development, delivery and evaluation of health promotion interventions, and
·  Health promotion programs for specific target audiences.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

1. Contrast the following concepts: health, fitness, exercise, activity and active living. Explain the advantages and challenges of using active living to promote physical activity.
2. Summarize the current demographics of activity and obesity in developed countries and describe the impact of obesity on health.
3. Identify potential sources of error in population surveillance tools such as the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) and formulate questions about validity, reliability and usefulness as outcome measures and success indicators.
4. Outline the rationale for and process of evaluation for health promotion strategies. Develop appropriate outcome measures particular to different strategies
5. Recognize the difference between health education and health communication and identify the gaps between a target audience’s knowledge and attitudes about a health issue and the desired knowledge and attitudes.
6. Differentiate between models of human behavior including Expectancy theory; Theory of reasoned action; Theory of planned behaviour; PRECEDE/PROCEED; Stages of change, Motivational interviewing. Appl these models to case studies.
7. Identify the need and role of market segmentation, target marketing, social marketing, TARPARE, upstream vs. downstream marketing, stakeholders, partner, gatekeepers, role models and opinion leaders in health promotion campaigns.
8. Illustrate competency with active communication by writing/rewriting a dialogue that effectively uses active listening skills such as: bridging, inviting clarification with open-ended questions, restating, paraphrasing, and reflecting feeling and meaning.
9. Differentiate between goals, strategies, tactics and rhetorical devices in a health promotion campaigns and prescribe the communication style likely to be most effective in promoting health in a particular situation. (I) (Q) (E)
10. Define the following terms and apply them to strategies aimed at improving health promotion: barriers, predisposing, reinforcing, or enabling health factors, implementation intentions, reactance, relapse, adherence, SMART goals, self-efficacy and self-esteem, stakeholders, partners, gatekeepers, norms, values, social sanctions. (I)
11. Identify and explain factors which teach children how to be healthy and help to promote physical activity in childhood.
12. Design a health promotion program for a particular health issue by integrating health promotion models such as the “Ecological model” and the “Health promoting hospital model” and use these models as well as other course material to evaluate intervention strategies aimed at health outcomes. (R) (A)

Grading

NOTES:

  GRADING:               Assignment %
Online quizzes           20
On-line discussions    12
Assignments (3)        68


With the exception of the midterm and final exam, the course will be delivered asynchronously In addition, weekly synchronous review, Q&A and activity-based sessions will be held synchronously from 9:30-11:20 on Thursday mornings. These are recommended, but not mandatory. They will be recorded and posted online.

REQUIREMENTS:

You will need a computer with a webcam that has access to reliable high-speed internet.  We will be using Zoom for you to access recorded lectures and for our Thursday review and activity sessions. A computer and reliable internet is also required for online quizzes

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Readings will be posted each week under Modules.  No textbook will be required. 

Department Undergraduate Notes:

It is the responsibility of the student to keep their BPK course outlines if they plan on furthering their education.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

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Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

TEACHING AT SFU IN FALL 2020

Teaching at SFU in fall 2020 will be conducted primarily through remote methods. There will be in-person course components in a few exceptional cases where this is fundamental to the educational goals of the course. Such course components will be clearly identified at registration, as will course components that will be “live” (synchronous) vs. at your own pace (asynchronous). Enrollment acknowledges that remote study may entail different modes of learning, interaction with your instructor, and ways of getting feedback on your work than may be the case for in-person classes. To ensure you can access all course materials, we recommend you have access to a computer with a microphone and camera, and the internet. In some cases your instructor may use Zoom or other means requiring a camera and microphone to invigilate exams. If proctoring software will be used, this will be confirmed in the first week of class.

Students with hidden or visible disabilities who believe they may need class or exam accommodations, including in the current context of remote learning, are encouraged to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112).