Module Details

Module Code: PSYC
Module Title: Health Psychology and Promotion 1
Title: Health Psychology and Promotion 1
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Paula Rankin
Module Author:: Niamh Spratt
Domains:  
Module Description: The aim of this module is to introduce students to theory, evidence and practice within the fields of health psychology and promotion.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Apply knowledge of the concepts and theories of health, illness and health promotion
LO2 Describe the determinants of health
LO3 Apply the theoretical and practical approaches to behaviour change in a range of contexts.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Introduction to Health
Concepts, definitions, dimensions and theories of health, illness and health promotion
Determinants of Health
Factors influencing health including social, psychological, physical, environmental, cultural, biological. Modifiable and non-modifiable determinants.
Role of Behaviour In Health
Positive and negative health behaviours, models and theories of behaviour and behaviour change, goal-setting, motivation
Communication skills for health
Motivational interviewing, MECC (making every contact count) modules
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Project70.00%
End of Module Formal Examination30.00%

Assessments

Full Time

No Continuous Assessment
Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 70
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
The project will incorporate the design, implementation and evaluation of a health promotion initiative.
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 30
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
n/a
Reassessment Requirement
Exam Board
It is at the discretion of the Examination Board as to what the qualifying criteria are.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Independent Learning Non Contact No Description 15 Weeks per Stage 5.13 77
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Stuart J. H. Biddle,Nanette Mutrie,Trish Gorely. (2021), Psychology of Physical Activity, 4th. Routledge, p.419, [ISBN: 9780367650179].
  • Dawn Clifford and Laura Curtis. (2016), Motivational Interviewing in Nutrition and Fitness, [ISBN: 978146252418].
  • Jennie Naidoo,Jane Wills. (2016), Foundations for Health Promotion, Elsevier, p.340, [ISBN: 9780702054426].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
Other Resources
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