Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Medical and Health Sciences

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• Unit Title

  Psycho-social Aspects in Physical Activity and Chronic Disease

• Unit Code

  SPS3120

• Year

  2017

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  1

• Credit Points

  15

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  Online

• Unit Coordinator

  Dr Nikola MEDIC

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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:

1. Analyse major developments in the field of physical activity and its association with health outcomes and risks.
2. Analyse ways in which psychological and social factors influence physical activity for chronic disease populations.
3. Apply the major psycho-social theories within the physical activity and health promotion environment.
4. Appraise interventions aimed at increasing physical activity levels.
5. Assess and utilise the process of physical activity consultation.

Unit Content

1. Attitude-based theories of physical activity.
2. History of physical activity and health behaviours in contemporary society.
3. Intervention strategies aimed at groups and individuals.
4. Interventions in organisations and communities.
5. Motivation through feelings of competence and confidence.
6. Motivation through feelings of control.
7. Psycho-social correlates of physical activity.
8. Psychosocial well-being and physical activity.
9. Social and environmental correlates of physical activity.
10. Stage-based models of physical activity.
11. 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.

Core Reading(s)

• 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.

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