write a critical essay that reflects on the content of a media article of public health relevance
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, NUTRITION & HEALTH
Coursework Essay
Overview
For this coursework you will write a critical essay that reflects on the content of a media article of public health relevance, which you will be provided with. The aim is to develop your knowledge in the relevant area and your ability to critically review what has been published in-light of scientific evidence. This meets all four learning outcomes of the module, which are to:
- Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the science underpinning nutrition and physical activity, in the context of human health and disease.
- Demonstrate a critical awareness of current public health claims and guidance relating to diet and sedentary behaviour.
- Discuss the rationale for dietary and/or physical activity interventions in the prevention and treatment of non-communicable diseases.
- Search for, and critically and analytically appraise relevant literature in this area.
Details
This assignment is worth 100% of the overall module mark. The word limit is 2500 (± 10%).
The assignment should include the following:
- Your essay, which should be appropriately referenced. I would anticipate in the region of 15-25 references being used to support the essay.
For your essay you should:
- Read the media article and consider what messages it is communicating.
- Identify and access any original source(s) of data that are referred to.
- Research the background to the topic area by searching for related, recent, peer-reviewed scientific literature.
- Write a critical review of the content of the article in-light of the current scientific evidence. Don’t forget to introduce the essay and provide some background/context, and to provide an appropriate conclusion.
