Department of Counselling and Psychology Course Outline
Course Title Health Psychology
Course Code PSY303
Number of Credits 3
Duration of Weeks 15
Contact Hours Per Week 2 hours Lecture; 1 hour Tutorial
Pre-requisite Course(s) PSY 100 Introductory Psychology
Course Aims
Health Psychology stands as one of the newer sub-disciplines within the field of Psychology, which reflects the recognition of the link between psychological factors and medical conditions. This course aims to introduce students to psychological theories and frameworks, including health belief model, reasoned action theory, crisis theory to understand health behaviour and medical conditions. Students will be shown how current scientific trends have led to a reframing of body-mind process as unified, processual, and socially embedded. Special attention will also be given to the cultural aspects of health psychology and well-being.
Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOS)

Upon completion of this course students should be able to:

1. Describe the fundamental principles and theoretical significance of the bio-psychosocial
    approach to health psychology;
 
2. Identify key concepts of health psychology in health-related behaviour, health promotion 
    and the course of specific acute and chronic illnesses;
 
3. Apply health theories, psychosocial and cultural factors (e.g., health beliefs, illness
    cognitions, familial/ community support, etc.) to understand health behaviours, chronic
    illnesses, stress, and well-being;
 
4. Evaluate critically research on health-related beliefs, behaviours, and intervention
    outcomes;
 
5. Analyze their own health behaviour in relation to literature and health theories to promote
    their well-being.
 
Assessment
 
Assessment Tasks
Weighting
1.
Entry Tickets
30%
2.
Group Project Presentation
15%
3.
Group Project Report
15% 
4.
Personal Health Behavioural Change Plan
20%
5.
End-Term Quiz
20%
 
 
100%
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