Single Module Physical Behaviour Monitoring Level 7 (10 credits)

Program Overview

This 10-credit module explores physical behavior monitoring techniques using body-worn devices. Students learn to select technologies, analyze data, and complete a project involving real-world data collection and analysis. The program equips individuals for careers in research, application design, data analysis, and health interventions based on physical behavior monitoring.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This 10-credit module delves into the principles and applications of physical behaviour monitoring techniques using body-worn monitors in real-world settings. The course equips students to select appropriate technologies and analyze data for various applications.

Objectives:

• Gain an advanced understanding of physical behaviour monitoring technologies and techniques.
• Understand how data analysis techniques can be applied to physical behaviour data.
Students will learn how to select appropriate monitoring technologies and analyze data collected from body-worn devices. The program culminates in a project where students collect and analyze real-world physical behaviour data under the supervision of a module team member.

Outline:

The program covers the following topics:

• Applications of physical behaviour monitoring: This section explores the diverse applications of physical behaviour monitoring across various fields.
• Characteristics of basic transducers: This section delves into the characteristics of basic transducers like accelerometers, gyroscopes, barometers, and magnetometers and their role in activity monitoring devices.
• Principles of data acquisition: This section covers the principles and methods of data acquisition from physical behaviour monitoring devices.
• Analysis techniques applied to physical behaviour data: This section explores advanced analysis techniques used for extracting meaningful insights from physical behaviour data.
• Design of physical behaviour monitoring application paradigm: This section equips students with the skills to design and implement physical behaviour monitoring applications for specific purposes.

Assessment:

Students will be assessed through a project where they collect and analyze real-world data from a physical behaviour monitoring device. Each student will be supervised by a member of the module team.

Teaching:

The module is delivered through a blend of online lectures, online resources, and lab-based tutorials. The teaching team comprises experienced researchers and practitioners in the field of physical behaviour monitoring.

Careers:

This module equips students with the skills and knowledge to pursue careers in various fields, including:

• Research and development of physical behaviour monitoring technologies
• Design and implementation of physical behaviour monitoring applications
• Data analysis and interpretation of physical behaviour data
• It is aimed at individuals who wish to incorporate real-world physical activity/behaviour monitoring into their research or occupation.
• The program is offered part-time.
• The School of Health and Society offers strong industry links and provides opportunities to collaborate with organizations in the health and social care sectors.
• Students have access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources for conducting research and data analysis.
• The program emphasizes real-world applications and provides students with the opportunity to gain practical experience through the project work.