Physical Activity Promotion and Design for Healthy Lifestyles

The course provides knowledge on topics in health and physical exercise for the prevention of chronic disorders according to recent studies and the World Health Organization. The course will examine models of motivation, with a focus on the wish to change and the motivation for embracing a healthy, active lifestyle. Consistent with recent research in sport psychology, the course will explore mindfulness in sports. An additional topic is project cycle management and its use in planning, delivering, and evaluating physical activity programs for enhancing quality of life and promoting sustainable healthy lifestyles.

Students will acquire skills in project planning, theoretical knowledge on psychophysical well-being, efficacious communication skills, relational skills, and cooperation in the promotion and development of physical activity programs to maintain health.