Course: Prevention of lifestyle risk factors

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Course title Prevention of lifestyle risk factors
Course code KAZ/NKRFQ
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Master
Year of study 2
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 1
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Cichá Martina, doc. Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Kurková Petra, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Hřivnová Michaela, doc. Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Chrásková Marie, PaedDr. Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Prevention and its species. Risk factors of lifestyle. Development of risk factors. Alcohol. Drugs. Smoking. Lack of exercise. Nutrition. On various topics will be invited experts from practice - eg. Regional Hygiene Station, etc., who will closely familiarize students with the issues and the solutions in practice.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming)
  • Semestral Work - 6 hours per semester
  • Attendace - 14 hours per semester
  • Homework for Teaching - 7 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, students should be able to: - to characterize prevention and its types, - to define risk lifestyle factors, - to interpret the evolution of risk factors, - to respond to the presentation of findings from practitioners, - to engage in teaching with practitioners and discuss with them, - to analyze risk factors - alcohol, drugs, smoking, lack of exercise and improper nutrition.
After completing the course, students should be able to: - to characterize prevention and its types, - to define risk lifestyle factors, - to interpret the evolution of risk factors, - to respond to the presentation of findings from practitioners, - to engage in teaching with practitioners and discuss with them, - to analyze risk factors - alcohol, drugs, smoking, lack of exercise and improper nutrition.
Prerequisites
Passing the disciplines of biological issues in the lower grades.

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance, Seminar Work

Each student prepare a topic of chosen lifestyle risk factors and prevention. The work is submitted in the LMS Unifor at least a week before the possibility of granting credit. Check and evaluation of the individual work of a tutor is a prerequisite for the acces to the final test and subsequent credit.
Recommended literature
  • JARVIS, Carolyn. (2011). Physical Examination and Health Assessment.
  • KRIEGER, Jesse. (2014). Lifestyle Entrepreneur: Live Your Dreams, Ignite Your Passions and Run Your Business From Anywhere in The World.
  • PENSIERO, Laura, OSBORNE, Michael, OLIVIERA, Susan et al. (1998). The Strang Cookbook for Cancer Prevention: A Complete Nutrition and Lifestyle Plan to Dramatically Lower Your Cancer Risk.
  • RIPPE, James M. (2013). Lifestyle Medicine.
  • WHITE, Emily, ARMSTRONG, Bruce K. and Rodolfo SARACCI. (2008). Principles of Exposure Measurement in Epidemiology: Collecting, Evaluating and Improving Measures of Disease Risk Factors. Oxford University.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching health education at lower secondary schools (NA18) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching Health Education for Lower Secondary Schools (NA24-X) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter