Theories of physically active lifestyle interventions

lephy2204  2026-2027  Louvain-la-Neuve

Theories of physically active lifestyle interventions
4.00 credits
30.0 h
Q1
Teacher(s)
Language
French
Main themes
During this course, we will cover the following topics (3 ECTS credits corresponding to the LEPHY1344 “Health Promotion” course in BAC3):
  • Strategies for promoting and changing physical activity behaviour as a pillar of health.
  • Introduction to models for adopting physical activity behaviour as a pillar of health.
  • Introduction to EBP.
  • Adherence to physical activity behaviours as a pillar of health.
  • Interventions to increase physical activity and reduce sedentary lifestyles and physical inactivity
  • Health inequalities and physical activity and sports.
  • The role that a Master's degree in Physical Education can play in healthcare.
  • Prescription for sport.
The following topics will be covered (1 ECTS):
The process of implementing evidence-based interventions to promote physical activity and combat sedentary lifestyles in different populations (young people, adults, older people, people with non-communicable diseases), depending on the context (active societies, active environments, active people), in different settings (schools, local authorities, businesses, , etc.) and by different actors (schools, public authorities, sports organisations, companies, coaches, teachers, etc.).
Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

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  • Identify and/or promote different forms of relevant and effective interventions to stimulate physical activity and combat sedentary lifestyles in different populations and contexts. (1.1, 1.2, 1.11, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 7.4)
  • Distinguish the advantages and disadvantages of these interventions and justify your choices. (6.1)
  • Identify the main actors involved in these interventions. (1.6)
  • Distinguish between strategies for promoting and changing physical (in)activity behaviour as a pillar of health. (1.1, 1.2, 1.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3)
  • Design an intervention to increase physical activity and reduce sedentary behaviour and physical inactivity. (3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 7.4)
  • Analyse social contexts related to physical (in)activity and sedentary behaviour (3.1, 3.2, 3.4, 7.4).
 
Other information
This course is strictly reserved for FSM students. It is not open to other UCLouvain students.
Faculty or entity


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
Master [120] in Motor Skills: General

Master [120] in Motor Skills: Physical Education

Master [120] of Education, Section 4 : Physical Education