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PS50034: Health psychology in practice

Follow this link for further information on academic years Academic Year: 2014/5
Further information on owning departmentsOwning Department/School: Department of Psychology
Further information on credits Credits: 12
Further information on unit levels Level: Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7)
Further information on teaching periods Period: Semester 2
Further information on unit assessment Assessment Summary: CW 30%, EX 70%
Further information on unit assessment Assessment Detail:
  • Coursework (CW 30%)
  • Examination (EX 70%)
Further information on supplementary assessment Supplementary Assessment: Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Further information on requisites Requisites: Before taking this unit you must take PS50031 and take PS50032
Further information on descriptions Description: Aims:

* To explore the role of health psychologists in promoting health;
* To provide theoretical and empirical background to health promotion.

Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this unit, students will:
* Appreciate the different approaches taken by health professionals involved in health promotion;
* Learn how to plan and target health promotion interventions;
* Evaluate the merits of different contexts of health promotion;
* Learn how language can affect the success of different interventions;
* Learn how practitioners implement a variety of interventions for patients with chronic diseases and disabling conditions.

Skills:
Intellectual:
* To think creatively and analytically (TFA);
* To communicate an argument (TFA);
* To evaluate others arguments and research (TFA);
* Critically evaluate and assess research and evidence (TFA);
* To utilise problem solving skills (TFA). Professional / Practical:
* To learn how to apply principles of health psychology in a variety of health contexts (TFA);
* To develop sensitivity to the values and interests of others (TFA);
* To work independently and in groups (TFA);
* To communicate an argument to other health professionals (TFA);
* Presentation skills (A);
* Time Management Skills (TF).

Content:
This unit will explore the role of health psychologists in promoting health and in health related interventions. The unit will provide theoretical and empirical background and will also enable opportunities for the development of problem solving, team-work and communication skills. During the three weeks students will work in teams to develop a proposal for a health promotion intervention from need assessment to evaluation. This will be assessed in a team presentation and an individual portfolio, including the materials to be used. Details will be given at the start of the module.
Further information on programme availabilityProgramme availability:

PS50034 is a Stage Required Designated Essential Unit on the following programmes:

Department of Psychology
Notes:
* This unit catalogue is applicable for the 2014/15 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2015/16 and beyond should not assume that this unit will be available in future years in the format displayed here for 2014/15.
* Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.
* Availability of units will be subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.