PY3HP-Health Psychology

Module Provider: Psychology
Number of credits: 10 [5 ECTS credits]
Level:6
Terms in which taught: Autumn term module
Pre-requisites: PY2RM Research Methods and Data Analysis
Non-modular pre-requisites:
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded:
Current from: 2021/2

Module Convenor: Prof Kate Harvey
Email: k.n.harvey@reading.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:
Health Psychology

Aims:
This module aims to:
- enable students to study selected Health Psychology topics in depth;
- provide knowledge of current research and experience in critical evaluation;
- develop students ability to study independently.

Assessable learning outcomes:
By the end of the module the student will be able to
1.Critically analyse key concepts used to understand health behaviours.
2. Critically evaluate evidence that investigates these key concepts.
3. Synthesise different approaches to explaining specific health behaviours.

Additional outcomes:

Students will gain experience of working in small groups.  The module will offer the opportunity for students to develop their academic skills including critical and analytical thinking, synthesis, and application of theory.  It will also offer students the opportunity to develop broader skills, including oral presentation skills, reading proficiency and time management. 

Outline content:

The module comprises 7 2-hour seminars. Using short lectures, student-led presentations, discussion, and small group work, this module will explore key topics within Health Psychology. The module is topic based, with relevant theories/concepts being described, applied and critically evaluated.

Teaching on this module will assume that all students have previously taken PY1AP Applied Psychology.

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:

Seminars involve lectures, individual and small group work, discussions, and student presentations.

Contact hours:

	Autumn	Spring	Summer
Seminars	14		1
Guided independent study:	85
Total hours by term	99		1
Total hours for module	100

Summative Assessment Methods:

Method	Percentage
Written exam	75
Oral assessment and presentation	25

Summative assessment- Examinations:

This module is assessed through coursework (25%) and a final exam (75%). 



The 1.5-hour Summer Exam will require students to answer 1 essay question on topics covered in the module.

Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:

Coursework will comprise an oral presentation plus written summary. 

Formative assessment methods:
Students have the opportunity to provide the module convenor with up to two essay plans for comment and feedback in preparation for the exam.

Penalties for late submission:

The Support Centres will apply the following penalties for work submitted late:

• where the piece of work is submitted after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): 10% of the total marks available for that piece of work will be deducted from the mark for each working day (or part thereof) following the deadline up to a total of five working days;
• where the piece of work is submitted more than five working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): a mark of zero will be recorded.

The University policy statement on penalties for late submission can be found at: http://www.reading.ac.uk/web/FILES/qualitysupport/penaltiesforlatesubmission.pdf
You are strongly advised to ensure that coursework is submitted by the relevant deadline. You should note that it is advisable to submit work in an unfinished state rather than to fail to submit any work.

Assessment requirements for a pass:
A mark of 40% overall

Reassessment arrangements:
Reassessment is by re-examination in August/September

Additional Costs (specified where applicable):

1) Required text books: None

2) Specialist equipment or materials: None

3) Specialist clothing, footwear or headgear: None

4) Printing and binding: None

5) Computers and devices with a particular specification: None

6) Travel, accommodation and subsistence: None

Last updated: 6 July 2021