Competencies and objectives
Course context for academic year 2025-26
Physical inactivity is one of the most pressing problems related to health and quality of life. There are alarming data on the impact and prevalence of so-called "hypokinetic diseases" (obesity, metabolic syndrome, hypertension, diabetes, coronary heart disease, osteoporosis, etc.). Through the subject, the student will know and be able to evaluate and teach the different programs that currently exist for individuals of different ages and with different levels of practice, who seek to carry out a healthy and regular physical activity, for the improvement and balance of their physical and mental levels, providing a better quality of life and minimizing the possible risks of suffering from illnesses.
Learning outcomes / Course competencies (verified by ANECA in official undergraduate and Master’s degrees) for academic year 2025-26
Transversal Competences
- CGUA1 : Foreign language skills.
- CGUA2 : Computer and information technology skills.
- CGUA3 : Oral and written communication skills.
General Competences
- CG1.1 : Capacity to identify, list, analyse, synthesise and apply the conceptual content determined by the subjects studied for the Sciences of Physical Activity and Sport degree.
- CG1.2 : Ability to manage information and knowledge in new and complex situations, problem solving and decision making for the development of instrumental and procedural contents of the subjects of the degree in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences.
- CG3.1 : Capacity to design, apply and evaluate high-quality processes, programs and projects in the fields of teaching, training and the promotion of health and recreational sport
- CG3.2 : Awareness and recognition of diversity and multiculturalism in the fields of teaching and learning, training and the promotion of health and recreation.
Specific Competences
- AC1.2 : Design and apply the methodological process comprising observation, reflection, analysis, diagnosis, implementation, technical-scientific evaluation and/or dissemination in different contexts and in all sectors of professional intervention in physical activity and sport.
- AC1.3 : Communicate and interact appropriately and efficiently, in physical activity and sport, in diverse intervention contexts, demonstrating teaching skills in a conscious, natural and continuous way.
- AC3.1 : Analyse, identify, diagnose, promote, guide and evaluate strategies, actions and activities that encourage the adherence to an active lifestyle and the participation and regular and healthy practice of physical activity and sport and physical exercise in an adequate, efficient and safe way by citizens in order to improve their overall health, well-being and quality of life, with emphasis on special populations such as: elderly people (senior citizens), schoolchildren, people with disabilities and people with pathologies, health problems or similar (diagnosed and/or prescribed by a doctor), taking into account gender and diversity.
- AC3.2 : Knowing how to promote, advise, design, apply and technically-scientifically evaluate appropriate and varied physical activity, physical exercise and sport programmes, adapted to the needs, demands and individual and group characteristics of the whole population, with emphasis on the elderly, women and diversity, schoolchildren, people with disabilities and people with pathologies, health problems or similar (diagnosed and/or prescribed by a doctor).
- AC3.3 : Articulate and deploy programmes of promotion, guidance, coordination, supervision and technical-scientific evaluation of physical activity, physical exercise and sport for the entire population, with emphasis on populations of a special nature, with the presence of a professional or carried out autonomously by the citizen, in different types of spaces and in any sector of professional intervention of physical activity and sport (formal and informal physical-sports teaching; physical training and sport; physical exercise for health; physical activity and sport management) according to the possibilities and needs of citizens, with the aim of achieving their autonomy, understanding, and greater and adequate practice of physical activity and sport.
- AC3.4 : Promote education, dissemination, information and constant guidance to individuals and leaders on the benefits, significance, characteristics and positive effects of the regular practice of physical activity and sport and physical exercise, of the risks and harm of inappropriate practice and of the elements and criteria that identify its appropriate execution, as well as information, guidance and advice on the possibilities of appropriate physical activity and sport in their environment in any sector of professional intervention.
- AC3.5 : Organise the promotion of policies, strategies and educational programmes on aspects of public health, in relation to physical activity and sport (for the prevention of risk factors and diseases); as well as cooperate with other agents involved in the same: in any sector of professional intervention of physical activity and sport.
- AC4.1 : Fluently develop procedures and protocols to solve unstructured, unpredictable and increasingly complex problems, articulating and deploying a mastery of the elements, methods, processes, activities, resources and techniques that make up the basic motor skills, physical activities, sports skills, play, expressive body and dance activities, and activities in nature in an appropriate, efficient, systematic, varied and methodologically integrated way for the entire population and with emphasis on special populations such as: elderly people (senior citizens), schoolchildren, people with disabilities and people with pathologies, health problems or similar (diagnosed and/or prescribed by a doctor), taking into account gender and diversity and in any sector of professional intervention in physical activity and sport (formal and informal physical-sports teaching; physical and sports training; physical exercise for health; management of physical activity and sport).
- AC4.2 : Fluently develop procedures and protocols to solve unstructured, unpredictable and increasingly complex problems, articulating and deploying a mastery of the elements, methods, procedures, activities, resources, techniques and processes of physical fitness and physical exercise in an adequate, efficient, systematic, varied and methodologically integrated way for the whole population and with emphasis on special populations such as: elderly people, schoolchildren, people with disabilities and people with pathologies, health problems or similar (diagnosed and/or prescribed by a doctor), taking into account gender and diversity and in any sector of professional intervention in physical activity and sport.
- AC4.3 : Develop and implement the technical-scientific evaluation of the elements, methods, procedures, activities, resources and techniques that make up the manifestations of movement and the processes of physical fitness and physical exercise; taking into account the development, characteristics, needs and context of individuals, the different types of population and the spaces where physical activity and sport are carried out; in the various sectors of professional intervention and with emphasis on special populations.
- AC5.2 : Identificar, organitzar, dirigir, planificar, coordinar, implementar, i realitzar avaluació tecnicocientífica dels diversos tipus d'activitats físiques i esportives adaptades al desenvolupament, característiques i necessitats dels individus i la tipologia de l'activitat, espai i entitat, en tots els tipus de serveis d'activitat física i esport, inclosos esdeveniments esportius, i en qualsevol mena d'organització, població, context, entorn i població i amb èmfasi en les poblacions de caràcter especial com són: persones majors (tercera edat), escolars, persones amb discapacitat i persones amb patologies, problemes de salut o assimilats (diagnosticades i/o prescrites per un metge) i en qualsevol sector d'intervenció professional d'activitat física i esport (ensenyament formal i informal fisicoesportiva; entrenament físic i esportiu; exercici físic per a la salut; direcció d'activitat física i esport) garantint la seguretat, eficiència i professionalitat en l'activitat exercida en el compl
- AC6.2 : Analyse, review and select the effect and effectiveness of the practice of methods, techniques and resources of research and scientific work methodology, in the resolution of problems that require the use of creative and innovative ideas.
- AC6.4 : Articulate and deploy procedures, processes, protocols, own analysis, with rigour and scientific attitude on matters of social, legal, economic, scientific or ethical nature, when necessary and relevant in any professional sector of physical activity and sport (formal and informal physical and sports education; physical and sports training; physical exercise for health; management of physical activity and sport).
- AC7.1 : Knowing and knowing how to apply ethical and deontological principles and social justice in professional performance and involvement, as well as having habits of scientific and professional rigour and a constant attitude of service to citizens in the exercise of their professional practice with the aim of improvement, excellence, quality and efficiency.
- AC7.2 : Know, develop and know how to apply the ethical-deontological, organisational structural, professional performance and regulations of the professional practice of Graduates in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences, in any professional sector of physical activity and sport (formal and informal physical and sports education; physical and sports training; physical exercise for health; management of physical activity and sport); as well as being able to develop multidisciplinary work.
Learning outcomes (Training objectives)
- Know and understand the bases of healthy physical activity and its effects on the prevention of pathologies related to physical inactivity and sedentary lifestyles throughout the life cycle.
- Raise awareness and promote the importance of acquiring healthy habits and adherence to an active lifestyle for its potential effect on improving health, quality of life and well-being of the individual.
- Develop and implement an appropriate technical-scientific assessment using procedures, activities, resources and techniques adapted to the characteristics, needs and context of individuals, the different types of population and the spaces and contexts where physical activity and sport take place.
- Understand and identify the potential risks in the participation in different types of physical-sport activities for the general population, guaranteeing a safe, effective and healthy practice.
- Be able to prescribe physical exercise aimed at the prevention of morphofunctional (motor system), metabolic and cardiovascular alterations, considering the individual particularities of each person (age, gender, etc.).
- Design, plan, technically-scientifically evaluate and develop intervention programmes through physical activity, based on scientific, anatomical-physiological, biomechanical and ergonomic principles of exercise.
- Articulate and demonstrate an adequate level of performance in the development of personalised programmes aimed at health, as well as the prevention of pathologies caused by the practice of physical activity and sport.
- Demonstrate an advanced level of mastery in relation to qualitative aspects of human movement and ergonomics, both in their execution and in their observation and correction for their optimisation.
Specific objectives stated by the academic staff for academic year 2025-26
- To interpret the relationships between health, physical activity and physical fitness.
- To know and differentiate the factors and systems that determine physical fitness related to quality of life (QOL) versus physical fitness performance.
- To know the official recommendations regarding the prescription of physical activity to improve QOL.
- To know methods to quantify physical activity and relate it to health.
- To know the bases for a correct prescription of Physical Activity and Health programs in healthy subjects.
- To have enough knowledge to elaborate healthy Physical Activity programs for healthy individuals based on a methodological model of Physical Activity systematization taking into account gender differences.
- To know designs, methods and research techniques in the field of physical activity for QOL in healthy subjects.
- To apply different health and fitness tests, according to the needs, capacities and limitations according to individuals and gender.
- To identify the different environments for the promotion of Physical Activity and quality of life and their organization.
- To establish the basic guidelines to ensure the safety of practitioners in physical activity programs.
- To know the latest technological resources in control, evaluation and training equipment applied in the field of physical activity and health.
General
Code:
16620
Lecturer responsible:
García Jaén, Miguel
Credits ECTS:
6,00
Theoretical credits:
0,60
Practical credits:
1,80
Distance-base hours:
3,60
Departments involved
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Dept:
General Didactics and Specific Didactics
Area: Physical Education and Sports
Theoretical credits: 0,6
Practical credits: 1,8
This Dept. is responsible for the course.
This Dept. is responsible for the final mark record.
Study programmes where this course is taught
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DEGREE IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND SPORTS SCIENCES
Course type: COMPULSORY (Year: 3)

