Undergraduate CUR-PSB220-2023
Introduction to Health Psychology
$1,892 $2,142
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Duration
13 weeks
Study method
100% Online
Available loans
- HECS-HELP
- FEE-HELP
Assessments
100% online
Prior study
Not required
Start dates
- 29 May 2023
- 27 Nov 2023
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Subject details
At the completion of this subject students will be able to:
- apply theories of health behaviour to understanding health risk and protective behaviours
- describe the impact of illness on the individual and their family
- compare strategies for changing risk behaviours
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- An Introduction to Health Psychology
- Health Inequalities
- Health Risk Behaviour
- Health Enhancing Behaviour focus on Diet
- Health Enhancing Behaviour focus on Physical Activity
- Health Risk Behaviour focus on Drinking, Drug Use and Sexual Behaviour Strategies for changing risk behaviour
- Stress, health and illness Impact of illness focus on cancer
- Pain Improving Health and Quality of Life Careers using health psychology
No eligibility requirements
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
This subject provides an introduction to health psychology in the Australian context. You will learn about how psychological theory can be applied to understanding health enhancing behaviours and health risk behaviours. In addition you will explore the impact of living with illness and pain and strategies for improving health and quality of life.
Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.
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- Written Assignment (40%)
- Case Study (60%)
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