3 ECTS credits
78 h study time

Offer 1 with catalog number 4018347DNR for all students in the 2nd semester at a (D) Master - preliminary level.

Semester
2nd semester
Enrollment based on exam contract
Impossible
Grading method
Grading (scale from 0 to 20)
Can retake in second session
Yes
Enrollment Requirements
For this course you have to meet certain enrolment requirements. For an overview of the enrolment requirements check https://www.vub.be/en/studying-vub/practical-info-for-students/study-guidance/study-path/individual-study-path#paragraph--id--71647 
Taught in
Dutch
Faculty
Faculty of Physical Education and Physiotherapy
Department
Bewegings- en Sportwetenschappen
Educational team
Benedicte Deforche (course titular)
Activities and contact hours
13 contact hours Lecture
13 contact hours Seminar, Exercises or Practicals
13 contact hours Independent or External Form of Study
Course Content

After a short introduction in health promotion, special attention is given to the determinants of health behaviour such as physical activity and sedentary behavior (intrapersonal, psychosocial and environmental variables). The most important theories (Health Belief Model, Theory of Reasoned Action, Theory of Planned Behaviour, ASE-model, Self-determination Theory) used to explain why people are (not) physically active are explained. Strategies and techniques used within the health promotion context to change behavior are discussed and applied (introduction to intervention mapping). Interview skills to motivate individuals for behaviour change
 (motivational interviewing). Students develop a health promotion intervention using the intervention mapping protocol as a group assignment. 

 
Course material
Digital course material (Required) : power point presentations, 2025
Digital course material (Required) : wetenschappelijke artikels op canvas
Handbook (Recommended) : Gezondheidsvoorlichting en gedragsverandering, Een planmatige aanpak, Brug J, van Assema P, Lechner L, 10de, Assen: Van Gorcum, 9789023258643, 2022
Additional info

No additional information.

Learning Outcomes

General competencies

Students:

-       can describe the most important behavior (change) theories.

-       have insight into the most important individual, psychosocial and environmental determinants of physical activity and sedentary behaviour.

-       are able to apply models of behavior and behavior change to simple examples and illustrations in the context of physical activity and sedentary behaviour.

-        are able to select and apply theories of behavior and behavior change in the context of the development of a concrete intervention.

-        are able to describe the different steps of the intervention mapping protocol, that states how interventions can be developed to increase physical activity and decrease sedentary behaviour.

-        can develop an intervention to promote an increase in physical activity and/or a decrease in sedentary behaviour in a well-defined context and target group.

-        can apply motivational techniques to motivate individuals for behaviour change.

-        can understand, explain and apply literature to the learning goals of the course.

In this course attention, is paid to the following competencies of the five roles a Master of Science in Physical Education and Movement Sciences: scientist, professional innovator, manager, promoter & adviser, educator & coach.

Focus on academic scientific education 

A Master of Science in Physical Education and Movement Sciences  

  1. has specialist knowledge and insight in the area of physical education, sport and movement sciences with a view to their implementation (scientist) 
  2. has an insight into current international scientific issues in the area of physical education and movement sciences (scientist) 
  3. has a 'free' inquisitive attitude, evaluates (his/her own) research results and is able to translate these to the various actors (scientist, professional innovator)
  4. is able to report, present and discuss, orally and in writing, research results with colleagues and non-colleagues in a scientifically sound manner (scientist, promoter & adviser)
  5. is able professionally to develop, plan, implement and evaluate evidence-based movement promoting initiatives among groups and individuals (scientist, promoter & adviser)
  6. is able to detect, assess and communicate new trends in physical education, movement culture and movement sciences from specialist and advanced scientific knowledge and insights (scientist, promoter & adviser, professional innovator)
  7. continues to develop him/herself (professionally, both in practice and in theory) by keeping abreast of current scientific evidence and new insights into the discipline (scientist, professional innovator, promoter & adviser)

Focus on professional practice

A Master of Science in Physical Education and Movement Sciences  

  1. is able, from a cross-disciplinary approach, to respond to the living environment and health status (physical, mental and social) of individuals and target groups on the basis of specialist multidisciplinary insights (promoter & adviser, educator & coach)
  2. adopts well-informed, critical and creative positions on current social, judicial and ethical aspects in a multidisciplinary work context (professional innovator, promoter & adviser)
  3. is able to communicate professionally with both groups and individuals from various sectors (manager, promoter & adviser)
  4. is able to deal holistically with the effects of the pressure (to perform) on him/herself, individuals and in a team environment (manager, educator & coach) 
  5. is able to defend the interests of the profession in relation to policy and the other actors within the field of work (manager, professional innovator, promoter & adviser) 
 

Grading

The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Oral Exam determines 50% of the final mark.
PRAC Practical Assignment determines 50% of the final mark.

Within the Oral Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:

  • Mondeling examen theorie with a relative weight of 50 which comprises 50% of the final mark.

Within the PRAC Practical Assignment category, the following assignments need to be completed:

  • Groepsopdrachten with a relative weight of 50 which comprises 50% of the final mark.

Additional info regarding evaluation

In the first as well as the second term, the theoretical test consists of an oral exam.

100% presence is requested for the practical exercises. Missing any practical exercise will result in 0/20 as final score for the practical exercises.

Both parts (theoretical exam and practical exercises) count for 50% of the ECTS credits. For both parts a minimum of 10/20 is required. If not, the lowest score will be applied as final score. A part for which at least 10/20 was earned can be transferred from 1st to 2nd exam session.

Allowed unsatisfactory mark
The supplementary Teaching and Examination Regulations of your faculty stipulate whether an allowed unsatisfactory mark for this programme unit is permitted.

Academic context

This offer is part of the following study plans:
Master of Teaching in Physical Education: standaard traject (120 ECTS, Etterbeek) (only offered in Dutch)
Master of Movement and Sports Sciences: Afstudeerrichting fysieke activiteit, fitheid en gezondheid - profiel sporttraining en coaching (only offered in Dutch)
Master of Movement and Sports Sciences: Afstudeerrichting fysieke activiteit, fitheid en gezondheid - profiel sportbeleid en sportmanagement (only offered in Dutch)
Master of Movement and Sports Sciences: Physical Activity, Fitness and Health Profile Profile Research (only offered in Dutch)
Master of Movement and Sports Sciences: Physical Activity, Fitness and Health Profile Profile Education (only offered in Dutch)