Health and Psychological Wellbeing

About this subject

This subject introduces you to major theoretical and empirical perspectives on the psychology of health and wellbeing. It examines the psychosocial determinants of health and wellbeing as well as psychological theories of health promotion and illness prevention. Issues relating to the psychological aspects of illness causation and interpretation, prevention, and the management of chronic disease will be explored. Further, the subject will examine major sources of stress and models of stress and coping. Mechanisms, theories and principles of behaviour change will be explored, as well as communication skills needed to work with groups and individuals engaging in behaviour change. As such, experience in team-building will feature in this subject as you will serve as a resource for each other's learning experience.

Health and Psychological Wellbeing is a standalone subject at University of Tasmania in TAS. Completing it does not award a qualification. Credit may apply toward the qualifications listed on this page.

No qualification credit mapping has been indexed for this subject yet. The provider may still grant credit toward a related award — confirm with University of Tasmania before enrolling.

University of Tasmania is the awarding provider. Recorded study modes are Online. Typical duration is listed as 12 weeks. The subject is listed at 25 credit points. Eligible students may defer fees through FEE-HELP.

Details on this page are compiled from the provider's published subject information and government registers. Fees, intakes and credit rules can change — confirm current details with University of Tasmania before enrolling.

Listing facts

Type

Single subject

National code

TAS-PSY223

Field of education

Architecture and building

Provider

University of Tasmania

Credit points

25

Study mode

Online

Duration

12 weeks

Qualifications listed

0

FEE-HELP

Eligible

Prerequisites

Prior study required