Health Psychology and Behaviour (8736.2)

Please note these are the 2023 details for this unit
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Health Psychology and Behaviour
Available teaching periods Delivery mode Location
View teaching periods Flexible
 UC - Canberra, Bruce
EFTSL Credit points Faculty
0.125 3 Faculty Of Health
Discipline Study level HECS Bands
Discipline Of Psychology Level 2 - Undergraduate Intermediate Unit Band 1 2021 (Pg Clinical Psychology)
Band 2 2021 (Prof Pathway Psychology-After 1 Jan 2021)
Band 2 2021 (Prof Pathway Psychology-Before 1 Jan 2021)
Band 2 2021 (Standard Course Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021)
Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan Social Work_Exclude 0905)
Band 4 2021 (Standard Course Commenced After 1 Jan 2021)
This unit introduces students to the theories, research and applications of health psychology. There will be a specific focus on understanding the causes, prevention, and management of health challenges and promotion of health behaviours. The unit emphasises the interactions between biological, psychological and socio-cultural factors and processes in influencing health and illness. Drawing upon latest theoretical perspectives and research, the unit will also explore critical advances in health psychology, and transformative and traditional healing approaches. This unit will be of value for students from a range of mental and physical health professions.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this course, students should be able to:
1. Articulate the relationship between psychology, behaviour and health;
2. Trace the development of health and illness approaches;
3. Identify and critically discuss the biological, psychological, and social factors and processes influencing health and illness;
4. Apply the key theories and research approaches employed in health psychology; and
5. Design and evaluate health promotion strategies.


Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development


Prerequisites

4309 Psychology 101 OR
4310 Psychology 102 OR
11399 Understanding People and Behavior OR
10444 Foundations of Psychology

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

9830 Psychology for Health Professionals

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.
Availability for enrolment in 2023 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.
Year Location Teaching period Teaching start date Delivery mode Unit convener
2022 UC - Canberra, Bruce Semester 2 01 August 2022 Flexible Dr Maxime Pelland
2023 UC - Canberra, Bruce Semester 2 31 July 2023 Flexible Dr Maxime Pelland
The information provided should be used as a guide only. Timetables may not be finalised until week 2 of the teaching period and are subject to change. Search for the unit timetable.

Required texts

Morrison, V., Bennett, P., Butow, P., Mullan, B., & Sharpe, L. (2019). An introduction to health psychology eBook (3rd ed.). Pearson.

Refer to the UCLearn (Canvas) site for more information.  

Participation requirements

There are no participation requirements for this unit; however, the content of the quizzes and how to approach the assignments will be provided during the lectures and tutorials. Therefore, non-attendance may result in you missing crucial information.

On the weeks when there are tutorials, one of those will be recorded; however, the format of these will often involve the use of break out rooms for discussions. As, such, these parts of the tutorials will not be recorded for student confidentiality and to encourage students to have a free discussion. 

Given the size of the class, please only attend the online tutorial in which you are enrolled. 

Required IT skills

This unit involves online meetings in real time using the Virtual Room in your UCLearn teaching site. The Virtual Room allows you to communicate in real time with your lecturer and other students. To participate verbally, rather than just typing, you will need a microphone. For best audio quality we recommend a microphone and speaker headset. For more information and to test your computer, go to the Virtual Room in your UCLearn site and 'Join Course Room'. This will trigger a tutorial to help familiarise you with the functionality of the Virtual Room.

Work placement, internships or practicums

None

Additional information

All announcements made on UCLearn (Canvas) will be deemed to have been made to the whole group. As such, any notice posted in them is considered to be known by all students. You are expected to consult these announcement at the very least once a week, but consider consulting them more often so that you are aware of any unplanned changes to classes. 

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