PSY2006 Health psychology
- Number of credits10
- Teaching semester2025 Autumn
- Language of instructionEnglish
- CampusLillehammer
- Required prerequisite knowledge
None
Learning Outcome
Upon completion of the course, the student shall
- have knowledge of key theories and models in health psychology
- have knowledge of the impact of psychological, social, contextual, and cultural factors on health, well-being, and illness
- understand the importance of behaviour for the development of various lifestyle diseases
- have a holistic understanding of biological, psychological, and social conditions related to health
Upon completion of the course, the student shall be able to
- reflect and critically evaluate different theories and models applied in health psychology
- apply knowledge from health psychology to design interventions aimed at behaviour change
- give and receive feedback on an academic text with a theme in health psychology
- demonstrate the ability to ethically reflect on professional issues and dilemmas
- know how to support health-promoting behaviours and factors that are important in preventing disease
- be able to use knowledge from health psychology to deal with practical and concrete issues
Upon completion of the course, the candidate shall be able to
- can acquire, apply and disseminate key subject matter related to health psychology both in writing and orally
- participate in discussion about clinical and theoretical issues concerning health psychology
- demonstrate a critical approach to current knowledge and practice in the field of health psychology
Participation in mandatory seminars in addition to submission of written work and oral presentation, graded as pass/fail. Further information on content and scope is provided by the course convenor at the start of the course.
| Form of assessment | Grading scale | Grouping | Duration of assessment | Support materials | Proportion | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Written examination with invigilation | ECTS - A-F | Individual | 4 Hour(s) |
| 100 |
| Name | Credits | Date | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
PSY2303 Helse- og miljøpsykolgoi | 5 | ||
PSY1003 Helse- og miljøpsykologi | 5 |
Reading list
No reading list available for this course