This module will be delivered via two theory classes of one hour duration (each) per week along with two hours of tutorial/practical classes per week for 12 weeks. This may include lectures, Q&A, group discussion, active learning, tutorials, seminars, case studies and guest lectures where appropriate. Some laboratroy based classes may also be included, where relevant. The students will also be involved in many of the Institute's Health Awareness Campaigns throughout the year, leading Institute Health Checks and initiating health promotion programmes.
Module Aim:
The aim of this module is to introduce students to theory, evidence and practice within the fields of health psychology and promotion.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1
Apply knowledge of the concepts and theories of health, illness and health promotion
LO2
Describe the determinants of health
LO3
Apply the theoretical and practical approaches to behaviour change in a range of contexts.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
No requirements listed
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content
Introduction to Health
Concepts, definitions, dimensions and theories of health, illness and health promotion
Determinants of Health
Factors influencing health including social, psychological, physical, environmental, cultural, biological. Modifiable and non-modifiable determinants.
Role of Behaviour In Health
Positive and negative health behaviours, models and theories of behaviour and behaviour change, goal-setting, motivation
Communication skills for health
Motivational interviewing, MECC (making every contact count) modules
Assessment Breakdown
%
Project
70.00%
End of Module Formal Examination
30.00%
No Continuous Assessment
Project
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Project
The project will incorporate the design, implementation and evaluation of a health promotion initiative.
1,2,3
70.00
n/a
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Formal Exam
n/a
1,2,3
30.00
End-of-Semester
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment