Module Descriptors
ENERGY, HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
XHFD40072
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 4
15 credits
Contact
Leader:
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Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 30
Independent Study Hours: 120
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
  • COURSEWORK -ESSAY weighted at 70%
  • GROUP PRESENTATION weighted at 30%
Module Details
Module Texts
Myss, C (1998) Why People Don't Heal and How They Can. Bantum. ISBN: 0553507125
Jones, F F (2001) Stress: Myth Theory and Research. Prentice Hall. ISBN 0-13-041189-2
Brennan, B ( 1988 ), Hands of Light: A Guide to Healing Through the Human Energy Field. Bantam. ISBN: 0553345397
Oschman, J (2000 ), Energy Medicine: The Scientific Basis. Churchill Livingstone. ISBN: 0443062617
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

Module Learning Strategies
Formative feedback will be given on a one to one basis during tutorials

Lectures and tutorials aimed at supporting and directing work based approaches. (20%)
Independent study will be engaged in identifying the relevant literature to support discussion on the issues surrounding energy, health and well-being (80%)
Work based learning reference has been deleted
Module Additional Assessment Details
An essay length 1500 words - weighted at 70% (addressingl LO's 1 and 3)
A Group Presentation 10-15mins 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 Resources
Internet, Library resources,