Wk 2: Physical activity
Preparation
Watch the introduction video of week 2.
What do you think the effect of this WHO campaign will be on you personally, you as a professional, and your case study?
Fill in your answer in mentimeter here.
Preparation for the lectures:
Read the WHO guidelines
Browse this website to get any ideas for staying physically active at home during the Covid-19 pandemic: https://www.acsm.org/read-research/newsroom/news-releases/news-detail/2020/03/16/staying-physically-active-during-covid-19-pandemic
Preparation for the case study
Read the case and answer the following questions (bring this to the teamwork session)
1. What are the behavior determinants (i.e., barriers and facilitators)?
Lectures
Acute adaptations of skeletal muscles to inactivity (Aivaras Ratkevicius, Lithuania)
The lecture will introduce to biology of skeletal muscles which is relevant for better understanding of consequences of reduced physical activity as well as injuries. We will discuss muscle fibre type composition and sarcopenia which is the term used to describe ageing-related loss of muscle mass. We will also review molecular mechanisms that are involved in regulation of muscle mass in health and disease. Students will learn how to apply muscle exercise interventions aimed at reducing negative effects of muscle disuse in different age groups.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=247JcWUOR6o&feature=emb_imp_woyt
Every move counts: implications for behaviour change support (Ivan Lopez, Malaga university)
In November 2020, the World Health Organisation (WHO) launched an updated guidelines on physical activity and sedentary behaviour that echoed a paradigm shift in the promotion of healthy lifestyle. We will overview the WHO recommendations and the scientific literature that supports them. Furthermore, we will explore the implications for health professionals who are expected to deliver behaviour change help to people with chronic diseases.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44YlHnBRfDo&feature=emb_imp_woyt
Teamwork tasks
Discussion around the case:
Discuss the answers you had on the questions asked for the preparation and put your team answers in the padlet.
Set tasks who is going to work on which target behavior.
Discuss specific topics on Physical activity you just heard in the lectures:
1. Think of particular exercise intervention that can be carried out at home for your case. But also address the issue of nutrition under conditions of reduced levels of physical activity.
2. Discuss how to increase physical activity and reduce sedentary behavior according to the WHO guidelines