Module Details
Module Code: |
PSYC |
Module Title:
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Health Psychology and Promotion 2
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Title:
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Health Psychology and Promotion 2
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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 develop students' understanding of the roles of psychology, physical activity and health promotion in achieving optimal health.
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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 |
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.
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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 |
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.
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Sedentary Behaviour (SB)
Definitions, prevalence, psychology of SB, guidelines, policy, risk factors, correlates, interventions, measurement
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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.
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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 Biddle,Nanette Mutrie,Trish Gorely,Guy E. J. Faulkner. (2021), Psychology of Physical Activity, 4th. [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].
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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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Smarter Travel,
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