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 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.
Module Resources
Internet, Library resources, Moodle
Module Learning Strategies
Formative feedback will be given on a one to one basis during tutorials
Contact Hours: (30)
20 hours Lectures
10hours group work
Independent Study Hours: (120)
20 hours www
50 hours reading and library study
40 hours preparation of assignment
10 hours group activities
Module Additional Assessment Details
An essay length 1500 words - weighted at 70% (addressing LO's 1, 3 and 4)
A Group Presentation 15mins weighted at 20% (addressing LO 2)
Individual contribution to presentation 500 words weighted at 10% (addressing LO 2)
All 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