Obesity,Clinical Nutrition and Exercise
| Title | Παχυσαρκία, Διατροφή και Άσκηση / Obesity,Clinical Nutrition and Exercise |
| Code | ΠΜΣΚΑΡΔΙΟΑ004 |
| Faculty | Health Sciences |
| School | Medicine |
| Cycle / Level | 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter/Spring |
| Coordinator | Vasileios Kotsis |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600022371 |
Programme of Study: PMS- Kardiangeiakī Nósos (2022 - sīmera)
Registered students: 5
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Core Courses | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| Academic Year | 2024 – 2025 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Total Hours | 39 |
| Class ID | 600260280
|
Course Type 2021
Specialization / Direction
Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
Mode of Delivery
- Distance learning
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600260280
- eLearning: https://elearning.auth.gr/course/view.php?id=17308
Language of Instruction
- English (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:
Understand the Negative Impact on Cardiovascular Diseases:
Comprehend the negative impact of obesity and sedentary lifestyles on cardiovascular diseases.
Recognize the Importance of Lifestyle Modification:
Recognize the importance of lifestyle modification, including weight loss and exercise.
These skills will enable participants to understand the adverse effects of obesity and sedentary behaviors on cardiovascular health and appreciate the significance of lifestyle modifications as a preventive and management measure for these conditions.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
Course Content (Syllabus)
This course will focus on the role of obesity as a contemporary pandemic, alongside the impact of sedentary lifestyles on cardiovascular disease. Emphasis will be placed on the significance of lifestyle modifications, encompassing weight loss, exercise, and a healthy diet, in the treatment of patients with cardiovascular risk factors or those who have experienced cardiovascular disease. The curriculum will include an analysis of clinical scenarios, providing participants with not only theoretical knowledge but also clinical experience rooted in evidence-based medicine principles. Through this approach, participants will gain insights into the practical aspects of managing cardiovascular health, ensuring a well-rounded understanding of the challenges posed by obesity, sedentary behavior, and the essential role of lifestyle modifications in cardiovascular care.
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Video lectures
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Laboratory Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
- Use of ICT in Student Assessment
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 39 | 1.6 | |||
| Reading Assigment | 41 | 1.6 | |||
| Field trips and participation in conferences / seminars / activities | 10 | 0.4 | |||
| Written assigments | 60 | 2.4 | |||
| Total | 150 | 6 |
Student Assessment
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Assignment (Formative, Summative)
- Performance / Staging (Formative, Summative)
Last Update
11-03-2025
