Module Details
Module Code: |
PSYC |
Module Title:
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Health Psychology and Promotion 1
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Title:
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Health Psychology and Promotion 1
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Module Level:: |
6 |
Module Coordinator: |
Paula Rankin
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Module Author:: |
Niamh Spratt
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Module Description: |
The aim of this module is to introduce students to theory, evidence and practice within the fields of health psychology and promotion.
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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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.
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No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Additional Requisite Information
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No Co Requisites listed
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Indicative Content |
Introduction to Health
Concepts, definitions, dimensions and theories of health, illness and health promotion
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Determinants of Health
Factors influencing health including social, psychological, physical, environmental, cultural, biological. Modifiable and non-modifiable determinants.
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Role of Behaviour In Health
Positive and negative health behaviours, models and theories of behaviour and behaviour change, goal-setting, motivation
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Communication skills for health
Motivational interviewing, MECC (making every contact count) modules
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Project | 70.00% |
End of Module Formal Examination | 30.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
End of Module Formal Examination |
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Reassessment Requirement |
Exam Board
It is at the discretion of the Examination Board as to what the qualifying criteria are.
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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 |
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Contact |
No Description |
12 Weeks per Stage |
2.00 |
24 |
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) |
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Contact |
No Description |
12 Weeks per Stage |
2.00 |
24 |
Independent Learning |
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Non Contact |
No Description |
15 Weeks per Stage |
5.13 |
77 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Stuart J. H. Biddle,Nanette Mutrie,Trish Gorely. (2021), Psychology of Physical Activity, 4th. Routledge, p.419, [ISBN: 9780367650179].
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Dawn Clifford and Laura Curtis. (2016), Motivational Interviewing in Nutrition and Fitness, [ISBN: 978146252418].
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Jennie Naidoo,Jane Wills. (2016), Foundations for Health Promotion, Elsevier, p.340, [ISBN: 9780702054426].
| Recommended Article/Paper Resources |
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BMJ Journals. Journal of Epidemiology and Community
Health,
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International Journal of Behavioral
Nutrition and Physical Activity,
| Other Resources |
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The International Society of Behavioral
Nutrition and Physical Activity,
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HEPA Europe,
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Healthy Ireland,
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Get Ireland Active,
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HSE Health Promotion,
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