Aims
This course aims to develop knowledge and expertise on exercise prescription and exercise assessment related to health issues in different populations. The programme enables students to apply the latest theoretical concepts to practical sport and health science problems and projects.
Applicants
Apllicants must accomplish at least 240 ECTS.
Scientific Area
The candidates who complete the course with use of expertise (2 semesters) will be conferred the diploma concerned. Todos os alunos que concluírem com aproveitamento este curso poderão candidatar-se à realização do curso de doutoramento em Actividade Física e Saúde com a respectiva transferências de créditos. All students who complete this course with exploitation may apply to the completion of the course of Doctor of Physical Activity and Health with its transfers of credits.
Coordination
PhD José Oliveira (Director)
Contents and Credit Units
The course has a total of 60 units of credit distributed by the subjects listed below.
| Contents | Hours | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Semester | ||
| Data Analysis [Programa] | - | 4 |
| Coordination: PhD José Carlos Ribeiro | ||
| Exercise and Healthy Lifestyles [Programa] | - | 5 |
| Coordination: PhD Jorge Mota, Joana Carvalho, José Oliveira e Maria Paula Santos | ||
| Life style and nutrition [Programa] | - | 3 |
| Coordination: PhD Pedro Moreira | ||
| Biology [Programa] | - | 6 |
| Coordination: PhD José Alberto Duarte | ||
| Physical Activity in Health and Disease [Programa] | - | 12 |
| Coordination: PhD José Oliveira, Jorge Mota, José Alberto Duarte | ||
| Annual Parcial | -- | 30 |
| 2nd Semester | ||
| Assessment Methods and Models of Intervention in Physical Activity Promotion [Programa] | -- | 10 |
| Coordination: PhD José Oliveira, José Carlos Ribeiro, Maria Paula Santos | ||
| Exercise Prescription and Physical Fitness Assessment [Programa] | -- | 10 |
| Coordination: PhD José Oliveira, José Carlos Ribeiro, Maria Paula Santos, António Ascensão e José Magalhães | ||
| Exercise Prescription and Body Composition Assessment [Programa] | -- | 10 |
| Coordination: PhD José Carlos Ribeiro, Maria Paula Santos, Joana Carvalho | ||
| Annual Parcial | -- | 30 |
| Total | -- | 60 |
Essential Information
Number of Students
20.
Fees
750€.
Schedule
Date of beginning: February, 2009
Applications
3/11/2008 untill 5/12/2008
Applicants submission status information
Due by 16/12/08
More information
Place
The academic activities take place in the premises of the CIAFEL
Faculty of Sports
Rua Dr. Plácido Costa, 91
4200-450 Porto