Module Details

Module Code: PSYC
Module Title: Health Psychology and Promotion 2
Title: Health Psychology and Promotion 2
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Paula Rankin
Module Author:: Niamh Spratt
Domains:  
Module Description: The aim of this module is to develop students' understanding of the roles of psychology, physical activity and health promotion in achieving optimal health.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Review the role of physical activity in health.
LO2 Explain and apply the theoretical foundations of health promotion.
LO3 Apply knowledge of health promotion practice.
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
Physical Activity (PA)
Definitions, prevalence, psychology of PA, interventions/programmes, correlates, barriers, facilitators, measurement, evaluation, beneficial effect of PA (e.g. on stress, anxiety, mood, sleep, pain, cognitive function, self-esteem etc), factors influencing PA behaviour, adherence, drop out, active travel as a form of PA, policy, guidelines, social marketing and system approaches to PA.
Sedentary Behaviour (SB)
Definitions, prevalence, psychology of SB, guidelines, policy, risk factors, correlates, interventions, measurement
Health Promotion
Models, policy, interventions, settings, evaluation, research in health promotion, role of media in health and health promotion. Using knowledge of the role of psychology in relation to PA and SB and applying it in a health promotion setting.
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
n/a
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 Biddle,Nanette Mutrie,Trish Gorely,Guy E. J. Faulkner. (2021), Psychology of Physical Activity, 4th. [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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