School Of PsychologyPsychology and HealthWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 101614.4
Discipline: BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCE
Student Contribution Band: 1
Level: 1
Credit Points: 10
Co ordinator
Marlee King
Equivalent Units
400136 - Introduction to the Psychology of Health, 700060 - Psychology and Health (WSTC)
Teaching Periods
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| 2020 Summer A (Nov 2019-Feb 2020) |
Yes |
Online | - ONLINE |
Marlee King |
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| 2020 Spring |
Yes |
Campbelltown Campus | - DAY |
David Arness |
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| 2020 Spring |
Yes |
Online | - ONLINE |
David Arness |
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| 2020 Spring |
Yes |
Penrith Campus | - DAY |
David Arness |
Timetable not available
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| 2020 Sydney City Session 1 |
Yes |
Sydney City Campus | - DAY |
Andrey Zheluk |
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| 2020 Sydney City Session 3 |
Yes |
Sydney City Campus | - DAY |
John Mcguire |
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About this UnitThis unit provides an introduction to the psychology of health, mental health, and health-related behaviour, as relevant to health science professions. Students will be introduced to the principles and applications of psychology and health behaviour, using a biopsychosocial framework. This will be followed by an examination of the psychological aspects of injury and illness and an introduction to psychological interventions related to health concerns. Emphasis is upon understanding health status and mental illness in light of relevant theory and research.
Courses| 1793.1 | Bachelor of Science, Criminology and Psychological Studies | CONTINUING |
| 1793.2 | Bachelor of Science, Criminology and Psychological Studies | CONTINUING |
| 4656.1 | Bachelor of Health Science | CONTINUING |
| 4656.2 | Bachelor of Health Science | CURRENT |
| 4658.2 | Bachelor of Health Science (Sport and Exercise Science) | CONTINUING |
| 4658.3 | Bachelor of Health Science (Sport and Exercise Science) | CONTINUING |
| 4658.4 | Bachelor of Health Science (Sport and Exercise Science) | CURRENT |
| 4659.3 | Bachelor of Health Science (Personal Development, Health and Physical Education) | CONTINUING |
| 4659.4 | Bachelor of Health Science (Personal Development, Health and Physical Education) | CONTINUING |
| 4661.2 | Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Podiatric Medicine | CONTINUING |
| 4661.3 | Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Podiatric Medicine | CONTINUING |
| 4661.4 | Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Podiatric Medicine | CONTINUING |
| 4662.4 | Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Physiotherapy | CONTINUING |
| 4663.2 | Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Occupational Therapy | CONTINUING |
| 4669.1 | Bachelor of Health Science (Paramedicine) | CURRENT |
| 4706.1 | Bachelor of Physiotherapy | CONTINUING |
| 4706.2 | Bachelor of Physiotherapy | CURRENT |
| 4708.1 | Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine | CURRENT |
| 4709.1 | Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine (Honours) | CURRENT |
| 4711.1 | Bachelor of Occupational Therapy | CURRENT |
| 4712.1 | Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) | CURRENT |
| 4733.1 | Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) | CURRENT |
| 4741.1 | Bachelor of Sport Development | CONTINUING |
| 4742.1 | Bachelor of Health Science (Health and Physical Education)-Pathway to Teaching (Secondary) | CURRENT |
| 4747.2 | Bachelor of Health Science (Health and Physical Education) | CURRENT |
Specialisations