Module Descriptors
ENERGY, HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
PPDE40289
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 4
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Angela Carryer
Email: A.J.Carryer@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 30
Independent Study Hours: 120
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- COURSEWORK -ESSAY weighted at 70%
- PRESENTATION - INDIVIDUAL weighted at 30%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
An essay length 1500 words - weighted at 70% (addressing LO's 1, 3 and 4)
An Individual Presentation 15mins weighted at 30% (addressing LO 2)
Both elements of assessment must be passed
Formative assessment:
Students will be provided with the opportunity for formative feedback informally throughout the module and through individual tutorial support
An Individual Presentation 15mins weighted at 30% (addressing LO 2)
Both elements of assessment must be passed
Formative assessment:
Students will be provided with the opportunity for formative feedback informally throughout the module and through individual tutorial support
Module Indicative Content
Definitions of health and well-being
Different roles energy plays in the approaches of conventional and complementary medicine
Chakras and energy flow within the body
Effects of stress on health
Relationship between mind and body
Influences of diet, nutrition and lifestyle and their impact on well-being
Different roles energy plays in the approaches of conventional and complementary medicine
Chakras and energy flow within the body
Effects of stress on health
Relationship between mind and body
Influences of diet, nutrition and lifestyle and their impact on well-being
Module Learning Strategies
Formative feedback will be given on a one to one basis during tutorials
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (30 hours)
20 hours Lectures
10 hours group work
Guided Independent Study: (120 hours)
20 hours www
50 hours reading and library study
40 hours preparation of assignment
10 hours group activities
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (30 hours)
20 hours Lectures
10 hours group work
Guided Independent Study: (120 hours)
20 hours www
50 hours reading and library study
40 hours preparation of assignment
10 hours group activities
Module Resources
Internet, Library resources, Moodle
Module Texts
Myss, C (1998) Why People Don't Heal and How They Can. Bantum.
Jones, F F (2001) Stress: Myth Theory and Research. Prentice Hall.
Brennan, B ( 1988 ), Hands of Light: A Guide to Healing Through the Human Energy Field. Bantam.
Oschman, J (2000 ), Energy Medicine: The Scientific Basis. Churchill Livingstone.
Jones, F F (2001) Stress: Myth Theory and Research. Prentice Hall.
Brennan, B ( 1988 ), Hands of Light: A Guide to Healing Through the Human Energy Field. Bantam.
Oschman, J (2000 ), Energy Medicine: The Scientific Basis. Churchill Livingstone.