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

  2021

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  2

• Credit Points

  15

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  Online

• Unit Coordinator

  Dr Caitlin Inez FOX-HARDING

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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).

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Evaluate the psychological and social factors that influence physical activity involvement for populations with chronic disease.
2. Apply psychosocial theories to foster adherence to physical activity routines for diverse populations.
3. Prescribe appropriate physical activity engagement based on the clinical health outcomes and associated risks of diverse populations.
4. Practice accountability and responsibility for professional conduct in clinical settings.

Unit Content

1. Examine the core principles of mental health.
2. Diagnostic, screening, and outcome tools.
3. Standard treatment practices within mental health care.
4. Motivation through feelings of competence and confidence.
5. Cognitive and behavioural strategies for promoting PA.
6. Identify barriers to positive health behaviour and respond to changes in clinical status.
7. Research and evaluation in exercise and mental health.
8. Physical activity interventions for pregnant women, obese and overweight people, and for older adults.
9. Fitness goal setting and physical activity interventions for people with chronic conditions.
10. Personal factors and physical activity.
11. Situational and environmental factors in relation to physical activity.

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS

For more information see the Semester Timetable

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 School Progression Panel.

Core Reading(s)

• Anshel, M. H. (2014). Applied health fitness psychology. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. Retrieved from https://ecu.on.worldcat.org/oclc/840048908?databaseList=638
• Stubbs, B., & Rosenbaum, S. (2018). Exercise-Based Interventions for Mental Illness. Academic Press. Retrieved from https://ecu.on.worldcat.org/oclc/1049974715

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