Health Psychology | CET Courses

Singapore University of Social Sciences

Health Psychology (PSY265)

Applications Open: 01 May 2024

Applications Close: 15 June 2024

Next Available Intake: July 2024

Course Types: Modular Undergraduate Course

Language: English

Duration: 6 months

Fees: $1391.78 View More Details on Fees

Area of Interest: Humanities and Social Sciences

Schemes: Alumni Continuing Education (ACE)

Funding: To be confirmed

School/Department: School of Humanities & Behavioural Sciences

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Synopsis

This course introduces you to the growing field of Health Psychology. It introduces you to psychological theories and models that explain health and illness. It also examines important aspects within Health Psychology such as alcoholism, smoking, stress management, pain management, and the management of chronic and terminal illness. It also discusses various types of intervention that can address these illnesses.

Level: 2
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY JULY

Topics

Introduction to health psychology
Health behaviours
Obesity, Diet, Exercise and Sleep
Goal setting and action planning
Accident prevention, cancer behaviours and substance abuse
Coping strategies
Pain management
Dealing with advanced/terminal illnesses
Complementary alternative therapies
Cardiovascular diseases
Psychoneuroimmunology

Learning Outcome

Describe common terms, concepts, and theories of health psychology
Explain the risks and protective factors of various health-related disorders and diseases
Examine the models of behaviour change
Develop different intervention methods for health promotion and prevention
Apply different intervention methods for health promotion and prevention
Appraise the effectiveness of different intervention methods for health promotion and prevention