Prerequisites for Module
None in addition to course entry requirements.
Corequisite Modules
None.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
To discuss and justify the underpinning principles of behaviour change which can influence work practice.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Critically analyse the biopsychosocial nature of human behaviour in relation to the practice of health promotion.
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Discuss the different theories of behaviour and behaviour change.
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Critically analyse different interventions designed to influence health behaviours.
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Evaluate the facilitating and inhibiting factors relating to behavioural intention in a variety of contexts and settings.
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Indicative Module Content
How health psychology makes a difference: from the biomedical to the biopsychosocial approach: models of behaviour change: predicting risk behaviour, promoting health and self care; health promotion programmes: evidence and theory; decreasing the risk of ill health; adherence to interventions; self care; health action; health beliefs
| Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Distance Learning |
| 22 |
| 0 |
Directed Study
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| 48 |
Private Study
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| 80 |
Mode of Delivery
Workshop, blended learning, e learning, distance learning
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Component 1 | 1,2,3,4
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Component 1 - A written piece of coursework.
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | BUNTON, R. and MACDONALD, G., 2002. Health Promotion: Disciplines, Diversity and Developments. 2nd ed. London: Routledge
| | 2. | LUCAS, K. and LLOYD, B., 2005. Health Promotion Evidence and Experience. London: Sage Publications
| | 3. | OGDEN, J. 2007. Health Psychology: A textbook. Maidenhead: Open University
| | 4. | MORRISON, V. and BENNETT, P., 2006. Introduction to Health Psychology. Pearson: Prentice Hall
| | 5. | PETRIE, J. and WEINMAN, J., 1997. Perceptions of Health and Illness: Current research and applications. Amsterdam: Harwood Academic Publishers
| | 6. | Current and historic journals and articles.
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