| Unit name | Child Nutrition, Activity and Health |
|---|---|
| Unit code | SPOL30034 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | H/6 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
| Unit director | Dr. Li |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you may not take alongside this one |
None |
| School/department | School for Policy Studies |
| Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Law |
The content of this unit draws from research and theories in Nutrition, Physical Activity and Behavioral Psychology. The unit provides an opportunity for an (introductory) examination of selected aspects of child health relating to nutrition, activity, and behavioral aspects in the lives of children. Some sessions will aim to examine the development of unhealthy eating behaviors in children. Sessions will describe biological, behavioral, and environmental factors of nutrition and activity with special attention to community and cultural contexts. A range of issues in selected areas of contemporary health policy will be explored, such as
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
Teaching will be delivered through blended learning (combining synchronous and asychronous activities) to include weekly lectures, small group practical sessions and guided independent study. Formal feedback will be provided for formal assessments and informal feedback will be provided throughout the course.
Part 1: Position paper (1000 words) (25%)
Part 2: Essay (2000 words) (75%)
If this unit has a Resource List, you will normally find a link to it in the Blackboard area for the unit. Sometimes there will be a separate link for each weekly topic.
If you are unable to access a list through Blackboard, you can also find it via the Resource Lists homepage. Search for the list by the unit name or code (e.g. SPOL30034).
How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the Faculty workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an
assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
