Department of Psychology, Unit Catalogue 2007/08 |
PS50034 Health psychology in practice |
| Credits: 12 |
| Level: Masters |
| Semester: 2 |
| Assessment: EX 70%, OR 10%, PR 20% |
| Requisites: |
| Before taking this unit you must take PS50031 and take PS50032 |
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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. |