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Course: Research specifics of a physically active lifestyle

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Course title Research specifics of a physically active lifestyle
Course code DSPT/2SVP
Organizational form of instruction no contact
Level of course Doctoral
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Pelclová Jana, prof. Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
unspecified

Learning activities and teaching methods
unspecified
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is: 1. introduction to the theories and models of behaviour, methodological specifics of objective and subjective research of locomotor and sedentary behaviour in relation to the types of behaviour studied, population and specifically defined groups, lifestyle domains and behavioural variability within shorter and longer time cycles; 2. application of the acquired knowledge in the preparation of their own data set; 3. modifying the data in a statistical program (SPSS) with respect to the specific type of data and the topic of the dissertation; 4. data analysis and presentation of results.

Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
unspecified
Recommended literature
  • Bauman, A. E., Reis, R. S., Sallis, J. F., Wells, J. C., Loos, R. J., Martin, B. W., & Lancet Physical Activity Series Working Group. (2012). Correlates of physical activity: Why are some people physically active and others not?. Lancet, 380(9838), 258-271.
  • Bauman, A. E., Sallis, J. F., Dzewaltowski, D. A., & Owen, N. (2002). Toward a better understanding of the influences on physical activity: the role of determinants, correlates, causal variables, mediators, moderators, and confounders.. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 23(2), 5-14.
  • George, D., & Mallery, P. (2019). IBM SPSS statistics 26 step by step: A simple guide and reference.. Routledge.
  • Glanz, K., Rimer, B. K., & Viswanath, K. (Eds.). (2008). Health behavior and health education: Theory, research, and practice.. John Wiley & Sons.
  • Sallis, J. F., Cervero, R. B., Ascher, W., Henderson, K. A., Kraft, M. K., & Kerr, J. (2006). An ecological approach to creating active living communities.. Annual Review of Public Health, 27, 297-322.
  • Thomas, J. R., Silverman, S., & Nelson, J. (2015). Research methods in physical activity.. Human Kinetics.
  • Tremblay, M. S., Aubert, S., Barnes, J. D., Saunders, T. J., Carson, V., Latimer-Cheung, A. E., Chastin, S. F. M., Altenburg, T. M., Chinapaw, M. J. M., Altenburg, T. M., Aminian, S., Arundell, L., Atkin, A. J., Aubert, S., Barnes, J., Barone Gibbs, B., Bassett-Gunter, R., Belanger, K., Biddle, S., ? Wondergem, R. (2017). Sedentary behavior research network (SBRN) - Terminology consensus project process and outcome.. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 14(1), Article 75.
  • U.S. Department of Health, & Human Services. (1996). Physical activity and health: A report of the Surgeon General.. DIANE Publishing.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Physical Culture Study plan (Version): - (2022) Category: Physical education and sport - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Physical Culture Study plan (Version): - (2022) Category: Physical education and sport - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Palacký University Olomouc, date of update: 30.04.2025 23:58. Data created for academic year 2024/2025