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<p>This unit provides students with an understanding of the key psychological principles and techniques underlying healthy behaviour and physical activity involvement. It addresses the psychosocial factors that influence participation in physical activity across the lifespan focusing on the overall health of individuals and communities. The relationship between physical activity and psychological well-being will be critically examined, including the influence of exercise on quality of life. In the context of a client-centred skills framework, students will apply basic psychological principles and interventions to the adoption and maintenance of physical activity in individuals, communities and diverse populations.</p>
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<p>The content of this unit will focus on students understanding of the interpersonal communication, psychological and social factors, and theoretical evidence that underlie healthy behaviour and physical activity involvement. Within a helping skills framework, students will learn basic verbal and non-verbal communication techniques to improve client interaction and uptake of healthy behaviour and physical activity participation. The unit will explore behavioural modification strategies to increase health advice adherence throughout the lifespan to help improve quality of life.</p>
<p>Topics may include:</p>
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<li class="ql-align-justify">contribution of physical activity research to the development of interventions to encourage participation</li>
<li class="ql-align-justify">relevance of psychological factors to all forms of physical activity throughout human life</li>
<li class="ql-align-justify">role of psychosocial aspects of physical activity in the overall health of individuals and communities</li>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This unit provides students with an understanding of the key psychological principles and techniques underlying healthy behaviour and physical activity involvement. It addresses the psychosocial factors that influence participation in physical activity across the lifespan focusing on the overall health of individuals and communities. The relationship between physical activity and psychological well-being will be critically examined, including the influence of exercise on quality of life. In the context of a client-centred skills framework, students will apply basic psychological principles and interventions to the adoption and maintenance of physical activity in individuals, communities and diverse populations.</p>
Unit content
<p>The content of this unit will focus on students understanding of the interpersonal communication, psychological and social factors, and theoretical evidence that underlie healthy behaviour and physical activity involvement. Within a helping skills framework, students will learn basic verbal and non-verbal communication techniques to improve client interaction and uptake of healthy behaviour and physical activity participation. The unit will explore behavioural modification strategies to increase health advice adherence throughout the lifespan to help improve quality of life.</p> <p>Topics may include:</p> <ul> <li class="ql-align-justify">contribution of physical activity research to the development of interventions to encourage participation</li> <li class="ql-align-justify">relevance of psychological factors to all forms of physical activity throughout human life</li> <li class="ql-align-justify">role of psychosocial aspects of physical activity in the overall health of individuals and communities</li> </ul>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/scbfn1003">069999 - Health, n.e.c.</a>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p> must not have completed <a href="/ords/r/dev/fed_occ/course?p6_code=HEALT1705" target="_blank">HEALT1705</a></p>
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Describe psychosocial factors that influence participation in physical activity across the lifespan.</p>
K2
<p>Explain the influence of physical activity on psychological outcomes, including quality of life.</p>
K3
<p>Identify psychological interventions to promote health behaviour change and physical activity in individuals, small groups, communities and other populations.</p>
K4
<p>Describe basic motivational and helping skills to promote the adoption and maintenance of physical activity</p>
S1
<p>Critically evaluate physical activity participation from a psychosocial perspective.</p>
S2
<p>Describe and critically evaluate research in exercise psychology and behaviour modification.</p>
S3
<p>Synthesise information about the application of psychological principles to healthy behaviour interventions</p>
A1
<p>Apply psychological principles and techniques to the adoption and maintenance of physical activity regimens.</p>
A2
<p>Demonstrate effective communication techniques for client interactions and professional communications </p>
Assessment
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<p>Analyse a case study and document supporting evidence to identify psychosocial determinants of health behaviour, relate these to theories of health behaviour, and propose strategies to address barriers.</p>
<p>Case Study Analysis</p>
<p>15-35%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, S3, A1
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<p>Prepare a professional report documenting evidence-based findings and recommendations from the analysis of the case study in AT1. </p>
<p>Professional Report</p>
<p>30-50%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2
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<p>Create an instructional video demonstrating case analysis, research, and motivational interviewing skills</p>
<p>Instructional Video</p>
<p>30-50%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplimentary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
FedTASK
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/scbfn1003">069999 - Health, n.e.c.</a>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
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<em>Information in the Federation Handbook is correct at the time of publication. The University reserves the right to alter any course, unit, procedure or fee.</em>
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