Health and Psychological Wellbeing unit (PSY223)

Introduction

This unit introduces you to major theoretical and empirical perspectives on the psychology of health and wellbeing. It examines the psychosocial determinants of health and wellbeing as well as psychological theories of health promotion and illness prevention. Issues relating to the psychological aspects of illness causation and interpretation, prevention, and the management of chronic disease will be explored. Further, the unit will examine major sources of stress and models of stress and coping. Mechanisms, theories and principles of behaviour change will be explored, as well as communication skills needed to work with groups and individuals engaging in behaviour change. As such, experience in team-building will feature in this unit as you will serve as a resource for each other's learning experience.

Summary

Unit name	Health and Psychological Wellbeing
Unit code	PSY223
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Health School of Psychological Sciences
Discipline	Psychology
Coordinator	Doctor Stephanie Smith
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Intermediate

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

• Explain individual and population-based approaches to health, wellbeing, and coping.
• Apply theoretical and empirical knowledge to explain and predict health behaviour.
• Appraise the impacts of cross-cultural differences, gender, socioeconomic status, disease and chronic illness on health behaviour.
• Communicate psychological health and well-being concepts for a range of audiences.

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

25 points at introductory level

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

KHA359

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	1 x 2 hr weekly Online Lecture Modules 1 x 2 hr weekly Practicals/Workbook and associated activities 6hrs Independent Study per week
Assessment	Final Exam (25%)|Health Infographic and Written Evaluation (35%)|Case Study (Individual assessment task) (40%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Nil
Recommended	Weeks 2 to 12 have recommended readings that are provided in the reading lists.

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