Download Health Psychology: Exploring Theories and Applications in Public Health and more Lecture notes Psychology in PDF only on Docsity! Page 1 of 3 Liverpool John Moores University Title: Health Psychology Status: Definitive Code: 7501PSYSCI (128464) Version Start Date: 01-08-2021 Owning School/Faculty: Psychology Teaching School/Faculty: Unicaf Team Leader Helen Poole Y Academic Level: FHEQ7 Credit Value: 20 Total Delivered Hours: 36 Total Learning Hours: 200 Private Study: 164 Delivery Options Course typically offered: S1 & S2 & Summer Component Contact Hours Online 36 Grading Basis: 50 % Assessment Details Category Short Description Description Weighting (%) Exam Duration Essay Review Coursework 1: A critical review of literature on the development of the biopsychosocial model 60 0 Report Case Study Coursework 2: Case study report requiring application of theories and models in health psychology to a choice of given case studies 40 0 Aims The module will explore psychological theory, as it relates to health and health care. It will examine some of the major threats to public health, including obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Students will study the historical and philosophical Page 2 of 3 origins of health psychology and key theoretical models and research methods in health psychology. Students will examine, in depth, biopsychosocial factors involved in the enhancement of health and prevention of illness, e.g. perception of risk, illness perceptions, and individual differences. They will be introduced to self- management in the context of long term conditions. Additionally, content will consider specific health problems and their impact on the individual, significant others, and society. Learning Outcomes After completing the module the student should be able to: 1 Delineate the major features of current theories and approaches in health psychology with reference to related disciplines. 2 Critically discuss the role of biological, psychological, social and economic factors in the enhancement of health and/or the development and maintenance of illness. 3 Critically evaluate a variety of research methodologies utilized in the field of health psychology 4 Select appropriate theories/models in health psychology and apply these to a given case study to improve health 5 Critically evaluate the literature in the area of applied health psychology Learning Outcomes of Assessments The assessment item list is assessed via the learning outcomes listed: Coursework 1 1 3 5 2 Coursework 2 4 Outline Syllabus The causes of illness and disease are varied and complex, and understanding health requires the expertise of a wide array of health professionals including doctors, nurses, midwifes, dietitians, epidemiologists and, of course, psychologists. This module develops students' knowledge and understanding of health psychology, one of the newest and most rapidly expanding fields of modern psychology. The module will explore psychological theory, as it relates to health and health care. In general, health psychologists work in two areas. Firstly, conducting research aimed towards understanding, explaining, developing and testing theory; secondly, by putting theory into practice and evaluating outcomes. In this module students will explore both aspects of health psychology. They will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge to one of a choice of case studies provided to them. Learning Activities Online Learning discussion forums Tutor feedback to students via online formative and summative tasks Students online interaction with the tutor and with their peers
