PTY-30062 - Health Behaviour Change (MSci)
Coordinator: Richard Barnett Room: N/A Tel: +44 1782 7 34421
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Level: Level 6
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
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Programme/Approved Electives for 2022/23

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites



Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2022/23


Aims
This module aims to:
Explore behaviour change theory in the context of health and wellbeing.
Equip the students with the knowledge and skills to critically evaluate behaviour change interventions.
Enable students to apply their knowledge and skills to positively influence health and wellbeing in practice settings.

Intended Learning Outcomes

critically evaluate models of behaviour change in the context of health and wellbeing: 1
relate principles of behaviour change to behaviour change theory: 1
critically evaluate behaviour change interventions in the management of behaviours detrimental to health: 1

Study hours

30 tutor led hours which may include lectures, workshops, tutorials etc. and assessment preparation. 120 hours independent study.

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Essay weighted 100%
2000 word essay
Students will, with reference to published literature: 1. Discuss the use of behaviour change intervention/s in health. 2. Critically evaluate the effectiveness of behaviour change intervention/s in behaviour/s detrimental to health.