School Of Social Sciences And PsychologyPsychology and Health (WSTC)Western Sydney University Unit Code: 700060.3
Discipline: PSYCHOLOGY
Student Contribution Band: 1
Level: 1
Credit Points: 10
Equivalent Units
101614 - Psychology and Health
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled at Western Sydney University, The College. Students must pass 40 credit points from the preparatory units listed in the course structure prior to enrolling in this University level unit.
Students enrolled in the combined Diploma/Bachelor courses listed below must pass all College Preparatory units listed in the course structure before progressing to the Year Two units.
About this Unit
This unit provides an introduction to the psychology of health and behaviour as relevant to the health sciences. Students will be introduced to the principles and applications of psychology and health behaviour using a developmental framework. This will be followed by an examination of the psychological aspects of injury and illness and an introduction to psychological interventions for health concerns. Emphasis is on understanding health status and behaviour in light of relevant theory and research.