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HEALT1705 - Psychosocial Aspects of Health Behaviour
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<p>This unit provides students with an understanding of the key psychological principles and techniques underlying healthy behaviour and physical activity involvement. It addresses the psychosocial factors that influence participation in physical activity across the lifespan in the context of the overall health of individuals and communities. The relationship between physical activity and psychological well-being will be critically examined, including the influence of exercise on quality of life. In the context of an interviewing and helping skills framework, students will apply basic psychological principles and interventions to the adoption and maintenance of physical activity in individuals, communities and special populations.</p>
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<p>This unit will focus on concepts such as:</p>
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<li>Interpersonal communication, psychological and social factors and theoretical evidence that underlie healthy behaviour and physical activity involvement</li>
<li>Helping skills framework</li>
<li>Verbal and non-verbal communication techniques to improve client interaction and uptake of healthy behaviour and physical activity</li>
<li>Behavioural modification strategies to increase exercise adherence through the lifespan</li>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This unit provides students with an understanding of the key psychological principles and techniques underlying healthy behaviour and physical activity involvement. It addresses the psychosocial factors that influence participation in physical activity across the lifespan in the context of the overall health of individuals and communities. The relationship between physical activity and psychological well-being will be critically examined, including the influence of exercise on quality of life. In the context of an interviewing and helping skills framework, students will apply basic psychological principles and interventions to the adoption and maintenance of physical activity in individuals, communities and special populations.</p>
Unit content
<p>This unit will focus on concepts such as:</p> <ul> <li>Interpersonal communication, psychological and social factors and theoretical evidence that underlie healthy behaviour and physical activity involvement</li> <li>Helping skills framework</li> <li>Verbal and non-verbal communication techniques to improve client interaction and uptake of healthy behaviour and physical activity</li> <li>Behavioural modification strategies to increase exercise adherence through the lifespan</li> </ul>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Exercise & Sport Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
069999 - Health, n.e.c.
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Blended Delivery - Berwick (Blended)</p><p>Blended Delivery - Gippsland (Blended)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/healt1705">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
None
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Analyse psychosocial and socio‑ecological determinants of health across the lifespan to inform behaviour change strategies. </p>
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<p>Describe the WHO definition of health and its dimensions, and explain how these inform contemporary understandings of health. </p>
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<p>Examine how physical activity, exercise and sedentary behaviour influence physical and mental health and well-being outcomes. </p>
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<p>Interpret current physical activity guidelines and analyse the factors that influence engagement in recommended levels of physical activity. </p>
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<p>Evaluate behaviour change strategies to promote physical activity and health behaviour change in individuals and groups. </p>
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<p>Analyse, evaluate, and apply communication strategies to identify client barriers and motivations, and inform behaviour change interventions in diverse scenarios. </p>
Assessment
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Learning outcomes assessed
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<p>Attendance and active participation in laboratory classes to demonstrate competency in practical skills. </p>
<p>90% attendance in active learning sessions.</p>
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6
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<p>Case study report based on the assessment of an individual's health behaviours and develop strategies to adopt or maintain health behaviours. </p>
<p>Case Study Written Report.</p>
<p>30-50%</p>
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<p>Reflect on experiences during the case study assessment and communicate key considerations.</p>
<p>Presentation.</p>
<p>10-30%</p>
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<p>Review of material covered in both laboratory and lecture settings.</p>
<p>Exam.</p>
<p>30-50%</p>
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
FedTASK
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Exercise & Sport Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
069999 - Health, n.e.c.
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Blended Delivery - Berwick (Blended)</p><p>Blended Delivery - Gippsland (Blended)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/healt1705">View unit fees</a>
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