School: Medical and Health Sciences
This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
Unit Title
Psycho-social Aspects in Physical Activity and Chronic DiseaseUnit Code
SPS3120Year
2016Enrolment Period
1Version
1Credit Points
15Full Year Unit
N
Mode of Delivery
On Campus
Online
Description
This unit provides the opportunity for students to develop a fundamental understanding of the psychological and social aspects of physical activity and chronic disease. The knowledge gained will assist students in enhancing the promotion and maintenance of physical activity and psychological and social well-being within a variety of settings (such as rehabilitation and clinical setting) and various populations (such as individual, group, community).
Non Standard Timetable Requirements
Students are to attend tutorials on the ECU JO campus for this unit
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
- Analyse major developments in the field of physical activity and its association with health outcomes and risks.
- Analyse ways in which psychological and social factors influence physical activity for chronic disease populations.
- Apply the major psycho-social theories within the physical activity and health promotion environment.
- Appraise interventions aimed at increasing physical activity levels.
- Assess and utilise the process of physical activity consultation.
Unit Content
- Attitude-based theories of physical activity.
- History of physical activity and health behaviours in contemporary society.
- Intervention strategies aimed at groups and individuals.
- Interventions in organisations and communities.
- Motivation through feelings of competence and confidence.
- Motivation through feelings of control.
- Psycho-social correlates of physical activity.
- Psychosocial well-being and physical activity.
- Social and environmental correlates of physical activity.
- Stage-based models of physical activity.
- The relationship between physical activity, anxiety and depression.
Additional Learning Experience Information
Lectures and tutorial/workshop sessions.
Assessment
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
ON CAMPUS| Type | Description | Value |
|---|
| Tutorial Presentation | Presentation | 30% |
| Test | Mid-semester test | 35% |
| Examination | Final examination | 35% |
ONLINE| Type | Description | Value |
|---|
| Tutorial Presentation | Presentation | 30% |
| Test | Mid semester test | 35% |
| Examination | Final Exam | 35% |
Text References
- Ajzen, I., & Manstead, A. S. R. (2007). Changing health-related behaviours: An approach based on the theory of planned behaviour. In M. Hewstone, H. A. W. Schut, J. B. F. de Wit, K. van den Bos, & M. S. Stroebe (Eds.). The Scope of Social Psychology: Theory and Applications (pp. 43-63). Hove: Psychology Press.
- ^ Anshel, M. H. (2014). Applied Health Fitness Psychology. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
- ^ Biddle, S. (2008). Psychology of physical activity: Determinants, well-being, and interventions (2nd ed.). New York: Routledge.
- Lynch, M. F., & Levers, L. L. (2007). Ecological-transactional and motivational perspectives in counseling. In J. Gregoire & C. Jungers (Eds.), The counselor's companion: What every beginning counselor needs to know (pp.586-605). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
Journal References
- Blanchard, C.M., Reid, R.D., Morrin, L.I., Beaton, L.J., Pipe, A., Courneya, K.S., & Plotnikoff, R.C. (2006). Using social cognitive variables to explain the change in physical activity over a 12-month period in cardiac patients not receiving cardiac rehabilitation. Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, 26(6), 377-383.
- Chatzisarantis, N. L. D., Hagger, M. S., & Brickell, T. (2008). Using the construct of perceived autonomy support to understand social influence within the theory of planned behavior. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 9, 27-44.
- D'Angelo, M. S., Reid, R. D., & Pelletier, L. G. (2007). A model for exercise behavior change regulation in patients with heart disease. Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 29, 208-224.
- Hunt, T., Blanchard, C.M., Baker, F., Hann, D., Roberts, C., McDonal, J., Livingston, M., Witt, C., Ruiterman, J., Ampela, R., & Kaw, O. (2006). Exercise use as complementary therapy among breast and prostate cancer survivors receiving active treatment: Examination of exercise intention. Integrative Cancer Therapies, 5(2), 109-116.
- Dyrlund, A. K., & Wininger, S. R. (2006). An evaluation of barrier efficacy and cognitive evaluation theory as predictors of exercise attendance. Journal of Applied Biobehavioral Research, 11, 133-146.
- Kim, Y., Carver, C. S., Deci, E. L., & Kasser, T. (2008). Adult attachment and psychological well-being in cancer caregivers: The meditational role of spouses' motives for caregiving. Health Psychology, 27, S144-S154.
- Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly
- American Journal of Public Health
- American Psychologist
- American Journal of Preventative Medicine
- British Journal of Social Psychology
- British Journal of Sport Medicine
- Canadian Psychology
- Exercise and Sports Sciences Reviews
- European Journal of Social Psychology
- International Journal of Sport and Health Science
^ Mandatory reference
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Academic Misconduct
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
- plagiarism;
- unauthorised collaboration;
- cheating in examinations;
- theft of other students' work;
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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School: Medical and Health Sciences
This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
Unit Title
Psycho-social Aspects in Physical Activity and Chronic DiseaseUnit Code
SPS3120Year
2016Enrolment Period
2Version
1Credit Points
15Full Year Unit
N
Mode of Delivery
On Campus
Online
Description
This unit provides the opportunity for students to develop a fundamental understanding of the psychological and social aspects of physical activity and chronic disease. The knowledge gained will assist students in enhancing the promotion and maintenance of physical activity and psychological and social well-being within a variety of settings (such as rehabilitation and clinical setting) and various populations (such as individual, group, community).
Non Standard Timetable Requirements
Students are to attend tutorials on the ECU JO campus for this unit
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
- Analyse major developments in the field of physical activity and its association with health outcomes and risks.
- Analyse ways in which psychological and social factors influence physical activity for chronic disease populations.
- Apply the major psycho-social theories within the physical activity and health promotion environment.
- Appraise interventions aimed at increasing physical activity levels.
- Assess and utilise the process of physical activity consultation.
Unit Content
- Attitude-based theories of physical activity.
- History of physical activity and health behaviours in contemporary society.
- Intervention strategies aimed at groups and individuals.
- Interventions in organisations and communities.
- Motivation through feelings of competence and confidence.
- Motivation through feelings of control.
- Psycho-social correlates of physical activity.
- Psychosocial well-being and physical activity.
- Social and environmental correlates of physical activity.
- Stage-based models of physical activity.
- The relationship between physical activity, anxiety and depression.
Additional Learning Experience Information
Lectures and tutorial/workshop sessions.
Assessment
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
ON CAMPUS| Type | Description | Value |
|---|
| Tutorial Presentation | Presentation | 30% |
| Test | Mid-semester test | 35% |
| Examination | Final examination | 35% |
ONLINE| Type | Description | Value |
|---|
| Tutorial Presentation | Presentation | 30% |
| Test | Mid semester test | 35% |
| Examination | Final Exam | 35% |
Text References
- Ajzen, I., & Manstead, A. S. R. (2007). Changing health-related behaviours: An approach based on the theory of planned behaviour. In M. Hewstone, H. A. W. Schut, J. B. F. de Wit, K. van den Bos, & M. S. Stroebe (Eds.). The Scope of Social Psychology: Theory and Applications (pp. 43-63). Hove: Psychology Press.
- ^ Anshel, M. H. (2014). Applied Health Fitness Psychology. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
- ^ Biddle, S. (2008). Psychology of physical activity: Determinants, well-being, and interventions (2nd ed.). New York: Routledge.
- Lynch, M. F., & Levers, L. L. (2007). Ecological-transactional and motivational perspectives in counseling. In J. Gregoire & C. Jungers (Eds.), The counselor's companion: What every beginning counselor needs to know (pp.586-605). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
Journal References
- Blanchard, C.M., Reid, R.D., Morrin, L.I., Beaton, L.J., Pipe, A., Courneya, K.S., & Plotnikoff, R.C. (2006). Using social cognitive variables to explain the change in physical activity over a 12-month period in cardiac patients not receiving cardiac rehabilitation. Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, 26(6), 377-383.
- Chatzisarantis, N. L. D., Hagger, M. S., & Brickell, T. (2008). Using the construct of perceived autonomy support to understand social influence within the theory of planned behavior. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 9, 27-44.
- D'Angelo, M. S., Reid, R. D., & Pelletier, L. G. (2007). A model for exercise behavior change regulation in patients with heart disease. Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 29, 208-224.
- Hunt, T., Blanchard, C.M., Baker, F., Hann, D., Roberts, C., McDonal, J., Livingston, M., Witt, C., Ruiterman, J., Ampela, R., & Kaw, O. (2006). Exercise use as complementary therapy among breast and prostate cancer survivors receiving active treatment: Examination of exercise intention. Integrative Cancer Therapies, 5(2), 109-116.
- Dyrlund, A. K., & Wininger, S. R. (2006). An evaluation of barrier efficacy and cognitive evaluation theory as predictors of exercise attendance. Journal of Applied Biobehavioral Research, 11, 133-146.
- Kim, Y., Carver, C. S., Deci, E. L., & Kasser, T. (2008). Adult attachment and psychological well-being in cancer caregivers: The meditational role of spouses' motives for caregiving. Health Psychology, 27, S144-S154.
- Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly
- American Journal of Public Health
- American Psychologist
- American Journal of Preventative Medicine
- British Journal of Social Psychology
- British Journal of Sport Medicine
- Canadian Psychology
- Exercise and Sports Sciences Reviews
- European Journal of Social Psychology
- International Journal of Sport and Health Science
^ Mandatory reference
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Academic Misconduct
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
- plagiarism;
- unauthorised collaboration;
- cheating in examinations;
- theft of other students' work;
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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