Description

This micro-credential is comprised of a series of modules given by different professors at the three partner universities. The modules included are:

• Physical activity and Cancer
• Cardiovascular diseases (CVD)
• Metabolic diseases
• Red blood cells diseases
• Cardiovascular Disease Associated with CKD
• Importance of Physical Exercise

Course learning outcomes:

1. Have a thorough and up-to-date knowledge of physical activity research in the clinical themes studied.
2. Have knowledge and understanding of the research methods and biological mechanisms currently used in the studied themes when physical activity is applied.
3. Have the skills to integrate research results in order to develop advanced ideas and practical applications.
4. Be able to critically evaluate the methodologies and theories currently used in this thematic area.
5. Be able to present and discuss the results of academic research both orally and in writing.
6. Be able to interpret the outcomes of analytical procedures and produce reports on this research in accordance with current academic norms.

Number of hours

40 hours total (21 contact hours + 19 independent work hours).

Target group

Students and professionals with at least a Bachelor’s degree.

Number of participants

1–15 participants.

Prerequisites

Completion of at least a Bachelor’s degree programme. Minimum intermediate English level (B2) to follow lessons in English.

Type of funding / fee

Free of charge.

Contact person (administrative and/or academic)

jessica.sarlandie-de-la-robertie@univ-lyon1.fr
ARQUS@univ-lyon1.fr