Kinesiology 697EP - ST-Phys Activity Epidemiology

We will learn physical activity epidemiology with an underlying focus on meta-analyses. We will interpret existing meta-research studies and consortium efforts in the field and learn how they help shape public health and clinical approaches and recommendations. Additionally, students will be introduced to the skills required for evidence synthesis, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses. This course will introduce the meta-analytic process. The general focus will be on physical activity related research, however, with the goal of learning skills that can be applicable for meta-research in other health behaviors or in other aspects of Kinesiology.