PL3S151 - Health Psychology across the Lifespan 01 Sep 2023 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 5
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | PL3S151 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Health Psychology across the Lifespan | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Psychology | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Youth and Community | ||
| Module Leader: | Laura Drummond, Sarah Evans | ||
| Module Team: | Kirsty Richards, Dan Bowers, Alexis Jones, Leigh Attwood, Deborah Lancastle, Iwan Rowlands, Samuel Hayes | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2018 | Final Year of Intake: | 2029 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100497 - psychology | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 5 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2023 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
To enable students to develop a systematic knowledge and critical understanding of a range of topics and issues in Health Psychology.
To place Health Psychology topics and issues in the context of lifespan development.
Content Summary
The module will focus on the interaction of psychological, behavioural, physiological and social factors in health and illness. The course will consider models of health and theoretical perspectives in health and illness and in particular the Biopsychosocial Model. Risk factors and disease, preventative health as well as the role of stress, coping and social support. The module will also consider the role of psychological issues in medicine and medical settings. Finally, consideration will be given the development of interventions to change behaviour/manage stress/enhance effective coping etc. A key theme of this module will be the way that health and well-being are considered at different points in the life course. Topics here will therefore include; the relationship between socioeconomic factors and child/adolescent health and well-being; health behaviours such as healthy eating in childhood; health decision making; women’s health, health in later life.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 24 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 24 |
| Independent Study | 120 |
| Directed Study | 32 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Critically assess the major theoretical perspectives in health Psychology including how these apply at different points in the life course |
| LO2 | Demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate substantive areas of research in health Psychology. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Essay 1 | An essay assessing theory and research in health psychology applied to different points in the lifecourse | 0 | 2500 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Critique 1 | A critical review of research in health psychology applied to at least two lifecourse stages | 0 | 2500 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Essay 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Critique 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |