Faculty of Education Health and Wellbeing, School of Public Health Studies
Health and Health Behaviour
Assessment Brief
| Module Description |
| This module considers the inter-relationship between psychological functioning, health and health behaviour. You will explore a range of psychological concepts which will be applied to understanding behaviours that promote or are harmful to health and, in particular look at a number of different approaches to maintaining and improving and health. |
| Module Learning Outcomes: |
| LO1: Describe key psychological concepts which can impact on people’s health behaviours. LO2: Identify a range of health behaviours which negatively impact on health and well-being within a chosen population, using a range of supportive evidence. LO3: Suggest potential strategies for maintaining and improving health and quality of life. |
| Assessment Title and Deadline: |
| Coursework (1,500 words) |
| Assessment Description: |
| You are required to discuss at least two psychological concepts that can influence health and health behaviour, and develop a wellness plan suggesting ways to maintain and improve health and well-being. This will help you to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of health and health behaviour. |
| Signposting to academic support: |
| Signposting to academic support: This must be supported by sound academic sources with full Harvard Referencing. Your grade will be affected if you do not remain within 10% below or above the specified word limit. Please use this study guide when writing a report: https://www.wlv.ac.uk/lib/skills-for-learning/study-guides/ |
