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  • Introducing public health
    Tue, 09/07/2013 - 10:06
    This unit introduces some key elements of public health and health promotion, using a video case study of Coventry. It focuses on the major determinants of health and ill health and the scope of public health work. First published on Tue, 04 Dec 2012 as Introducing public health. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn website. Creative-Commons 2012
  • The science behind wheeled sports
    Tue, 09/07/2013 - 10:06
    This unit focuses on cycling and wheelchair racing: what we might collectively call 'wheeled sports'. The Scientific concepts such as force, acceleration and speed are also useful for understanding these sports. However, cycling and wheelchair racing differ from the sports you have studied so far in that technology more obviously plays an important role. First published on Tue, 04 Dec 2012 as The science behind wheeled sports. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn website. Creative-Commons 2012
  • The psychological aspects of sports injury
    Tue, 09/07/2013 - 10:06
    For many people, sport is a way of life, so imagine the emotional distress that a sports injury can bring when it restricts someone's participation in sport. This unit examines the role of psychological factors in sports injury. You will look at both the psychological factors that can lead to a sports injury and the psychological reactions that a sports person can experience when injured. This unit is for you if you have ever experienced a sports injury, if you would with injured athletes or if you have a general interest in the area. First published on Tue, 04 Dec 2012 as The psychological aspects of sports injury. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn website. Creative-Commons 2012
  • Factors that influence health: An introduction
    Tue, 09/07/2013 - 10:06
    What factors influence our health? A lot of attention is focused on people's behaviour - their decisions to smoke, drink, over-eat and so on - with strong messages about the changes needed to become healthier. But people's behaviour is influenced by circumstances and events, friends and family, education, job prospects, income, housing and environment. In this unit we look at how these factors, these wider social determinants, work together to influence our health for good or ill. First published on Tue, 04 Dec 2012 as Factors that influence health: An introduction. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn website. Creative-Commons 2012
  • Sport media and culture: Who's calling the shots?
    Tue, 09/07/2013 - 10:06
    The media play a huge part in sport; we find out what's happening, how our team is doing and it creates great sporting moments and sports celebrities and stars. This unit looks at the role played by the media in sport and how this has changed with the development of internet and satellite TV. Who calls the shots athletes, teams or the media moguls? How do social scientists explain this relationship between sport and the media? First published on Fri, 20 Jul 2012 as Sport media and culture: Who's calling the shots?. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn website. Creative-Commons 2012
  • From sound to meaning: hearing, speech and language
    Tue, 09/07/2013 - 10:06
    Human communication is vastly more complex than that of any other species we know about. It is so complex that linguists are only just beginning to identify the processes in the brain that are related to understanding language. This unit looks at how language is understood by taking an interdisciplinary approach. First published on Thu, 22 Mar 2012 as From sound to meaning: hearing, speech and language. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn website. Creative-Commons 2012
  • Exploring sport online: Athletes and efficient hearts
    Tue, 09/07/2013 - 10:06
    We all know that the heart is very important but what exactly does the heart do? Why is the blood so important? What functions do the lungs perform? In this unit, we will try to provide at least a basic understanding so we can answer these questions and begin to understand why knowing about the heart is important for all sports people. Before that we will take a look at the human body. First published on Wed, 04 Jan 2012 as Exploring sport online: Athletes and efficient hearts. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn website. Creative-Commons 2012
  • Imaging in medicine
    Tue, 09/07/2013 - 10:06
    X-rays, CT scans and MRI scans are all medical imaging techniques of great practical importance that have been encountered by a great many people in their medical histories. This unit illustrates how these techniques work – and their limitations and advantages. First published on Tue, 09 Aug 2011 as Imaging in medicine. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn website. Creative-Commons 2011
  • Young people’s wellbeing
    Tue, 09/07/2013 - 10:06
    What do we mean by ‘wellbeing’ for young people? How is it shaped by social differences and inequalities, and how can we improve young people's mental and physical health? This unit will examine the range of factors affecting young people’s wellbeing, such as obesity, binge drinking, depression and behavioural problems. First published on Fri, 29 Jul 2011 as Young people’s wellbeing. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn website. Creative-Commons 2011
  • Improving aerobic fitness
    Tue, 09/07/2013 - 10:06
    Aerobic fitness is integral to successful sports performance and to maintaining good health. But what sort of exercise should you be doing to develop your aerobic fitness? This unit will help you to answer this question by introducing you to principles of aerobic exercise prescription. First published on Wed, 27 Jul 2011 as Improving aerobic fitness. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn website. Creative-Commons 2011
  • Health and environment
    Tue, 09/07/2013 - 10:06
    To be able to understand the importance of the environment for our health, we need to know a little about the interdependence between environment and humankind. This unit will look at interactions between plants, animals and the physical and chemical environment, as well as considering ways in which humans have altered, and are altering this environment. These changes have health implications that are not always immediately obvious. Frequently, we initiate changes that are going to have their effects some time in the future, and we will be looking at the legacies that we leave to future generations. We move on to consider our own demise, and ask what exactly it is that we think we will be leaving for those who follow. First published on Tue, 26 Jul 2011 as Health and environment. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn website. Creative-Commons 2011
  • Health is everywhere: Unravelling the mystery of health
    Tue, 09/07/2013 - 10:06
    This unit considers two ideas: that health is an ever-present factor in our lives, and that health is something difficult to define. But how can we say that health is everywhere if it is so mysterious? How do we recognise health if it so difficult to define? There are no easy answers to these questions! In this unit we explore this paradox, not just because it is a fascinating dilemma but because understanding health in all its multifaceted complexity is a prerequisite to working for health in imaginative, creative and useful ways, in both our private and our public lives. First published on Mon, 25 Jul 2011 as Health is everywhere: Unravelling the mystery of health. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn website. Creative-Commons 2011
  • Issues in complementary and alternative medicine
    Tue, 09/07/2013 - 10:06
    Why are so many people now turning to complementary and alternative medicine and why do approaches to complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) raise such controversy? This unit explores the following three key areas: ‘Why people use complementary and alternative medicine’, ‘Critical issues in the therapeutic relationship’ and ‘Ethics in complementary and alternative medicine’. First published on Mon, 25 Jul 2011 as Issues in complementary and alternative medicine. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn website. Creative-Commons 2011
  • What's in a title: Understanding meanings in community care
    Tue, 09/07/2013 - 10:06
    What do we mean by ‘community’, ‘care’ and ‘welfare’? In this unit you will explore the meanings of these words in their historical and cultural settings. The unit does not discuss these terms exclusively in terms of social work practice so service users, carers or anyone interested in community care and the ways in which welfare services are provided would find this unit useful. First published on Mon, 25 Jul 2011 as What's in a title: Understanding meanings in community care. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn website. Creative-Commons 2011
  • Using numbers and handling data
    Tue, 09/07/2013 - 10:06
    You might not realise it, but maths is an essential component of healthcare. In fact, sloppy calculations can have fatal consequences. This unit is a taster of Level 1 course materials for a Foundation Degree in health sciences, and is designed for those contemplating a future in the health services industry. First published on Thu, 21 Jul 2011 as Using numbers and handling data. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn website. Creative-Commons 2011
  • Active, healthy lifestyles
    Tue, 09/07/2013 - 10:06
    In this unit, aimed at teachers of Physical Education, we begin by looking at some of the common misconceptions relating to fitness and activity levels together with accepted definitions of these concepts. We consider how active young people should actually be, and discuss how PE teachers can ensure they are making an effective contribution to this area of public health. First published on Thu, 21 Jul 2011 as Active, healthy lifestyles. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn website. Creative-Commons 2011
  • Managing to meet service users' needs
    Tue, 09/07/2013 - 10:06
    Frontline managers are responsible for gathering service user views on their needs. Whose views should be taken into account? How do managers gather views? This unit helps you consider ways of getting feedback from service users, and shows the inclusive approach of a manager of a voluntary sector mental health service. First published on Thu, 14 Jul 2011 as Managing to meet service users' needs. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn website. Creative-Commons 2011
  • Working together for children: Stirling
    Tue, 09/07/2013 - 10:06
    The care of children, especially those with disabilities, is surrounded by complex issues. Learning to navigate these difficulties while helping children to lead a happy and fulfilling life is the focus of this unit. Video footage from the Plus organisation in Stirling, Scotland, will help you develop a skilled, dynamic and ethical approach to working with children. First published on Thu, 14 Jul 2011 as Working together for children: Stirling. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn website. Creative-Commons 2011

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