A room in which discussion groups can be formed. Computers, Internet and Library Resources

At least a 2.1(hons) degree in Psychology (GBC recognized) or equivalent.

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (30 hours)
Contact learning will take the form of 10 workshops including both lecture material and interactive activities

This will be supported by

Guided Independent Study: (270 hours), including a student led presentation (3 hours)

The content of this module will introduce students to the knowledge and skills relevant to working with other professionals and a range of client groups across the lifespan. This will include the appropriate use of communication and interviewing skills such as development of rapport and trust, questioning, reinforcement, reflection of content and feeling, and non-verbal communication. Students will be encouraged to compare and contrast a range of interventions applicable to health psychology settings and health and well-being outcomes (e.g. cognitive- behavioural approaches, motivational interviewing). Students will develop an understanding of the issues relevant to the design and evaluation of a range of interventions including knowledge of: health needs assessment, the process of formulation, based on assessment, which informs choice of intervention, and behaviour change techniques. This module will also cover the legal and statutory obligations and restrictions on health psychology practice in the UK and will recognise the need to take responsibility for their own professional development (e.g. through PDP), and should therefore understand the principles and utility of critical self-reflection for their development as trainee health psychologists.

General texts:

Connor, M., & Norman, P. (2005). Predicting health behaviour. 2nd Edition. Maidenhead: Open University Press.
French, D.N., Kaptein, A.A., Vedhara, K., Weinman, J. (2010). Health Psychology. 2nd Edition. London: John Wiley and Sons Ltd.
Glanz, K., Rimer, B.K., & Viswanath, K. (2008). Health behavior and health education: Theory research and practice. 4th Edition. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Green, J., & Tones, K. (2010). Health Promotion Planning and strategies. 2nd Edition. London: Sage

One Critical Review of 5,000 words of evidence of the efficacy of one specific type of intervention with one client/patient group weighted at 70% (Outcomes 1 & 2)

One Poster Presentation covering one application of health psychology (5mins duration) weighted at 30% (Outcome 1, 3 & 4)

Students will be required to gain a pass in all elements of assessment within the module.

Formative Assessment:
1. Formative feedback on critical review plan
2. Formative feedback on chosen topic for posters, and a session where students can view exemplar posters from previous years to help demonstrate structure and design.