Prerequisites for Module
None.
Corequisite Modules
None.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
The aim of this module is to equip the student with the knowledge and understanding of the principles underpinning behaviour change to support their own professional practice.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Explain the principles of health behaviour change.
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Describe a range of factors which promote and prevent changes in health behaviour.
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Explain a range of approaches that can be used to influence a change in health behaviours.
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Indicative Module Content
Introduction to theories and models of behaviour change
Impact and benefits of health behaviour change
Factors that promote and prevent behaviour change
Self care and self management
Health promotion
| Health improvement
Health beliefs
Motivational interviewing
Person centered approaches
Indicative Student Workload
Directed Study
| Distance Learning |
| 25 |
Private Study
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| 25 |
Mode of Delivery
This module is delivered entirely online supported by tutor facilliated online discussion forums.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Component 1 | 1,2,3
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All learning outcomes are assessed by coursework.
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | DAVIES,M. & MACDOWALL,W., 2006. Health Promotion Theory. Maidenhead : Open University Press.
| | 2. | HUBLEY,J. & COPEMAN, J., 2008. Practical Health Promotion.Cambridge:Polity Press.
| | 3. | ROLLNICK,S.,2008. Motivational interviewing in healthcare. LOndon : Guildford.
| | 4. | TAYLOR,G. & HAWLEY,H.,2010. Key debates in healthcare. Maidenhead: Open University Press.
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