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UQU Programs
Health Promotion and Education

Psychological Basis for Health Promotion

HP4019
3 hours English

Psychological Basis for Health Promotion

Psychological Basis for Health Promotion
2 An overview of psychology and health
3 The body’s physical systems
5 Psychopathology
6 Common psychological disorders
7 Stress and Health: Psychoneuroimmunology and Coping Mechanisms
8 Symptom perception and help seeking
9 Adherence to advice and treatment
10 Psychological interventions in chronic illness
12 Psychological Determinants of Health: Social Support, Personality, Pain, Disability, and Quality of Life
13 Sociocultural aspects of health and illness
14 Development and family factors
15 Aging, health, and illness
16 Palliative and end-of-life care
18 Policies and interventions related to mental health
19 What’s ahead for health psychology?
1.1 Mapped to: K1

Recognize the interplay between psychology and physical health

Teaching Strategy Interactive lecturing Classroom activities
Assessment Methods Class participation Assignments Examinations
1.2 Mapped to: K1

Identify psychological determinants of health and illness

Teaching Strategy Interactive lecturing Classroom activities
Assessment Methods Class participation Assignments Examinations
1.3 Mapped to: K2

Describe mental health challenges and interventions

Teaching Strategy Interactive lecturing Classroom activities
Assessment Methods Class participation Assignments Examinations
2.1 Mapped to: S1

Differentiate between common psychological disorders.

Teaching Strategy Interactive lecturing Case studies Classroom activities Group work discussion
Assessment Methods Class participation Assignments Examinations
2.2 Mapped to: S1

Explain stress management and coping mechanisms in health promotion

Teaching Strategy Interactive lecturing Case studies Classroom activities Group work discussion
Assessment Methods Class participation Assignments Examinations
2.3 Mapped to: S1

Explain sociocultural and developmental influences on health

Teaching Strategy Interactive lecturing Case studies Classroom activities Group work discussion
Assessment Methods Class participation Assignments Examinations
2.4 Mapped to: S5

Evaluate health promotion policies and interventions

Teaching Strategy Interactive lecturing Case studies Classroom activities Group work discussion
Assessment Methods Class participation Assignments Examinations
3.1 Mapped to: V1

Autonomously and professionally manage tasks and activities related to the psychological basis of health promotion

Teaching Strategy Case studies Classroom activities Group work discussion
Assessment Methods Class Participation Assignments
3.2 Mapped to: V1

Collaborate responsibly and constructively in assignments pertaining to the psychological basis of health promotion.

Teaching Strategy Group work discussion
Assessment Methods Assignments
Assessment
Weight
Case studies
20%
Quiz
10%
Midterm
20%
Assignment
10%
Final
40%
Total
100%