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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Analyse theories of health behaviour change.
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Evaluate a range of factors which promote and inhibit behaviour change.
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Discuss a range of interventions designed to influence health behaviours.
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Indicative Module Content
Theories of behavior change
Models of behavior change
Facillitating and inhibiting factors
Self care and self management
Health promotion
Health improvement
Health beliefs
| Wider determinants of health
Client centred approaches
Motivational interviewing
Indicative Student Workload
Directed Study
| Distance Learning |
| 20 |
Private Study
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| 30 |
Mode of Delivery
This module is delivered entirely online supported by tutor facilliated online discusion forums.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Component 1 | 1,2,3
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All learning outcomes are assesed 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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