Unit details
HPS754 - Topics in Psychology A
| Offered at: | (B) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | .5 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.063 |
| Previously coded as: | HPS717 |
| Unit chair: | N Kambouropoulos (B) |
| Contact hours: | 1.5 hours per week |
| Note: The units replacing HPS717 have been split into two parts: Part A HPS754 and Part B HPS755. Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
To meet the requirements of the corequisite units HPS754 and HPS755 students complete one elective module in each trimester. The modules are designed to enhance and deepen the student's understanding of particular fields of study and/or practice in the discipline of psychology. Students choose from the following modules (refer to HPS755 for modules three and four available in trimester 2).
Module One
Issues in Health Psychology (B)
Chair: B Wilkie (B)
Content
Health psychology draws upon a diverse range of research and theory to describe the nature of the relationship between psychology and health. Building on the students’ knowledge of psychological theory and research, this unit will examine the interplay of biological, psychological and social factors as they affect well-being. Specific topics will include the following: models of health behaviour, stress and stress management, drugs and addiction, body image, the nature and management of pain, chronic illness, ageing, and quality of life.
Assessment
Assignment (1250 words) 25%, examination (1 hour) 25%
Module Two
Sport and Exercise Psychology (B)
Chair: G Karantzas (B)
Content
This module examines the psychology of performance, with a specific focus on performance in sport and exercise. Topics covered include personality, motivation, arousal, attention, injury and rehabilitation, and disability as they relate to sport and exercise. The module will also examine aspects of psychological skills training as self-regulating strategies for performance and sporting/exercise behaviours. Students will gain experience in the use of standard psychological tests for the assessment of athletes and participants of exercise programs.
Assessment
Assignment (1250 words) 25%, examination (1 hour) 25%
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Student Contribution Rate*** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $340 | $340 | $340 | $1224 | $1336 |
* Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2010
** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2009
*** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2008
**** Fee rate for students who commenced studies from 2005
***** Fee rate for students who commenced studies from 2006
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.
