L.ATR 540 - Epidemiology

Credits: 3

This course is intended to enhance the students’ understanding of the role of epidemiologic study in evaluating the relationships between physical activity and health and/or disease outcomes. Students will learn about the development of current physical activity recommendations, trends in physical activity in the U. S. , epidemiologic study designs and the techniques used to measure physical activity, and most importantly, will learn to critically evaluate the evidence and literature in this topic area. Offered Summer term.

Prerequisite: L.ATR 510
Co-requisite: None