School Of Social Sciences And PsychologyPsychology and HealthWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 101614.2
Discipline: PSYCHOLOGY
Student Contribution Band: 1
Level: 1
Credit Points: 10
Equivalent Units
400136 - Introduction to the Psychology of Health, 700060 - Psychology and Health (UWSC)
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
The online version of this unit is only available to students enrolled in 1793-Bachelor of Science, Criminology and Psychological Studies, and students enrolled in the online Public Health Key Program (KT4004) in course 4656-Bachelor of Health Science.
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 upon understanding health status and mental illness in light of relevant theory and research.