School Of PsychologyPsychology and HealthWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 101614.4
Discipline: BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCE
Student Contribution Band: 4
Level: 1
Credit Points: 10
Co ordinator
David Arness
Equivalent Units
400136 - Introduction to the Psychology of Health, 700060 - Psychology and Health (WSTC)
Teaching Periods
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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| 1793.2 | Bachelor of Science, Criminology and Psychological Studies | CONTINUING |
| 3769.2 | Bachelor of Data Science | CURRENT |
| 4656.1 | Bachelor of Health Science | CONTINUING |
| 4656.2 | Bachelor of Health Science | CONTINUING |
| 4656.3 | 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) | CONTINUING |
| 4658.5 | Bachelor of Health Science (Sport and Exercise Science) | CURRENT |
| 4669.1 | Bachelor of Health Science (Paramedicine) | CONTINUING |
| 4669.2 | Bachelor of Health Science (Paramedicine) | CURRENT |
| 4706.2 | Bachelor of Physiotherapy | CONTINUING |
| 4706.3 | Bachelor of Physiotherapy | CURRENT |
| 4708.1 | Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine | CONTINUING |
| 4708.2 | Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine | CURRENT |
| 4709.1 | Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine (Honours) | CONTINUING |
| 4709.2 | Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine (Honours) | CURRENT |
| 4711.1 | Bachelor of Occupational Therapy | CONTINUING |
| 4711.2 | Bachelor of Occupational Therapy | CONTINUING |
| 4711.3 | Bachelor of Occupational Therapy | CURRENT |
| 4712.1 | Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) | CONTINUING |
| 4712.2 | Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) | CONTINUING |
| 4712.3 | Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) | CURRENT |
| 4733.1 | Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) | CONTINUING |
| 4733.2 | Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) | CURRENT |
| 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 |
| 4763.1 | Bachelor of Speech Pathology | CONTINUING |
| 4763.2 | Bachelor of Speech Pathology | CONTINUING |
| 4763.3 | Bachelor of Speech Pathology | CURRENT |
| 4764.1 | Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) | CONTINUING |
| 4788.1 | Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) | CURRENT |
| 6000.2 | Diploma in Health Science/Bachelor of Health Science | CURRENT |
Specialisations