PY2104 - Amended Subject Outline - SP51 - 2020
PY2104 - Amended Subject Outline - SP51 - 2020
PY2104 - Amended Subject Outline - SP51 - 2020
Healthcare Sciences
Subject Outline
Subject Name Connecting Social, Psychological and Physical Health
Campus Singapore
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which exemplifies respect for Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait cultures, heritage,
knowledge and the valuing of justice and equity for all Australians.
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Pre-requisites
For prerequisites, see https://secure.jcu.edu.au/app/studyfinder/?subject=PY2104&year=2020
Q1. This subject is offered across more than one campus and/or mode Yes ☒ No ☐
and/or teaching period within the one calendar year.
Q2. If Yes (Q1), the design of all offerings of this subject ensure the same Yes ☒ No ☐
learning outcomes and assessment types and weightings.
Q3. If no (Q2), the Academic Head has authorised any variations, in terms of equivalence.
College of Healthcare Sciences Disclaimer: The information provided in this subject outline is correct as at the
time of completion and may change in response to changing University resources. Any changes will be approved
by the College Dean or representative and will be communicated to students by the LearnJCU subject site.
Mondays 1-3pm
+65 Fridays 10am-12pm
Lecturer Dr. Ai Ni Teoh C3-06 Aini.teoh@jcu.edu.au
67093740 Via Zoom,
telephone or email
+65
Dr. Ai Ni Teoh C3-06 Aini.teoh@jcu.edu.au
67093740
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Contents
1 Subject at a glance ................................................................................................................................. 4
1.1 Student participation requirements ................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Key dates ........................................................................................................................................... 4
2 Subject details ........................................................................................................................................ 5
2.1 Subject description ............................................................................................................................ 5
2.2 Subject learning outcomes ................................................................................................................. 5
2.3 Learning and teaching in this subject.................................................................................................. 5
2.4 Student feedback on subject and teaching ......................................................................................... 6
2.5 Subject resources and special requirements....................................................................................... 6
3 Assessment details................................................................................................................................ 7
3.1 Requirements for successful completion of subject ............................................................................ 7
3.2 Feedback on student learning ............................................................................................................ 7
3.3 Assessment tasks ............................................................................................................................... 8
4 Submission and return of assessment.......................................................................................... 14
4.1 Submission of assessment................................................................................................................ 14
4.2 Return of assessment ....................................................................................................................... 14
5 Subject calendar ................................................................................................................................. 15
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1 Subject at a glance
1.1 Student participation requirements
The JCU Learning, Teaching and Assessment Policy (4.3) indicates that, “a 3 credit point subject will require a 130
hour work load of study-related participation including class attendance over the duration of the study period,
irrespective of mode of delivery”. This work load comprises timetabled hours and other attendance
requirements, as well as personal study hours, including completion of online learning activities and assessment
requirements. Note that “attendance at specified classes will be a mandatory requirement for satisfactory
completion of some subjects” (Learning, Teaching and Assessment Policy, 5.10); and that additional hours may be
required per week for those students in need of English language, numeracy or other learning support.
Last date to withdraw without academic penalty See 2020 Study Period and Census Dates
Assessment task 1: Literature Review [30%] April 19, 2020, 11pm (SGT)
Assessment task 2: Group Presentation [20%] 11, 14, 18, or 21 May 2020 (during Collaborate tutorials)
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2 Subject details
2.1 Subject description
This subject consists of lectures and tutorials, which will be delivered using a blended/hybrid approach rather
than face-to-face teaching. Weekly recordings of the lectures will be available to the students via LearnJCU. The
scheduled lecture will be conducted online via Blackboard collaborate which is a real-time video conferencing
tool.
This subject will introduce a number of issues in the field which has grown very rapidly in recent years under the
rubric "health psychology". Health is analysed using the biopsychosocial model. The interaction between
biological, psychological and social factors in the production of health and illness thus forms the main focus. The
treatment of the subject will be to examine a number of topics and problems in depth, rather than give a more
superficial treatment of a broad number of issues. Areas covered include psychosocial stress and its affect on
health; stress management, health promotion and disease prevention, nutrition, AIDS research and
psychoimmunology; dispositional factors in cardiovascular disease; influence of supportive networks on health,
doctor-patient interactions and compliance with medical regimens.
• apply principles of health psychology in health care practice and public health
• develop a critical appreciation of research into biopsychosocial interactions and health
• integrate ideas from health psychology in the promotion of mental and physical health
• integrate theory, research and methods in health psychology.
These outcomes will contribute to your overall achievement of course learning outcomes. Your course learning
outcomes can be located in the entry for your course in the electronic JCU Course and Subject Handbook 2020
(click on ‘Course Information’ bar/ select ‘Undergraduate Courses’ or ‘Postgraduate Courses’/ select relevant
course/ scroll down to ‘Academic Requirements for Course Completion’, ‘Course learning outcomes’).
A self-declaration measure has been put in place to relieve pressure on our medical and counselling services both
in the wider community and on-campus during this time. The Notification of Extenuating Circumstances (medical
and/or counselling) form is used to advise the University of exceptional circumstances as soon as their impact on
your academic performance is suspected. Submission of this form can mitigate the requirement for medical or
counselling certificates if you need to apply for assessment extensions, missed compulsory classes, special
consideration, and/or deferred exams at any time.
The current pandemic crisis places an extraordinary demand on medical and counselling services that students
would normally use to substantiate exceptional circumstances that negatively impact their academic experience.
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Keep a copy of this completed form, save as a PDF and attach it as evidence to applications for:
In response to previous student feedback and other data, the subject topics and types of assessment have
remained the same.
Additionally, you can find the most appropriate library subject resources, including dedicated discipline libguides,
relevant databases and access to library services and staff through the Your Library tool, in your LearnJCU subject
site.
Prescribed Text
Morrison, V. Bennett, P., Butow, P., Mullan, B. & Sharpe, L. (3rd ed). An Introduction to Health Psychology in
Australia. Pearson.
Recommended text
Caltabiano, M.L., Byrne, D., & Sarafino, E. (2008). Health psychology (2nd Australasian edition). Milton: Wiley.
Slides relevant to the set chapters from the textbook will also be available to assist student learning.
Powerpoint Slides for each lecture are available on LearnJCU. It is advised that students download the slides
before each lecture and add notes alongside information in the slides as a way of interacting with the material
being presented by the Lecturer.
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3 Assessment details
3.1 Requirements for successful completion of subject
In order to pass this subject, you must:
Assessment items and final grades will be reviewed through moderation processes (Learning, Teaching and
Assessment Policy, 5.13-5.18). It is important to be aware that assessment “is always subject to final ratification
following the examination period and that no single result represents a final grade in a subject” (Learning,
Teaching and Assessment Policy, 5.22.).
Grades will be awarded for all coursework subjects as per the JCU Student Results Policy.
Inherent requirements are the fundamental abilities, attributes, skills and behaviours needed to achieve the
learning outcomes of a course while preserving the academic integrity of the university’s learning, assessment
and accreditation processes. Students and prospective students must be able to demonstrate that they have
acquired or have the ability to acquire the inherent requirements for their degree.
Reasonable adjustments may be made to assist students manage additional circumstances impacting on their
studies provided these do not change the academic integrity of a degree. Reasonable adjustments do not alter
the need to be able to demonstrate the inherent requirements of the course. Students who believe they will
experience challenges completing their degree or course because of their disability, health condition or other
reason should discuss their concerns with an AccessAbility Services team member or a member of College staff,
such as the Course Coordinator. In the case where it is determined that inherent requirements cannot be met
with reasonable adjustments, the University staff can provide guidance regarding other study options.
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3.3 Assessment tasks
ASSESSMENT TASK 1: LITERATURE REVIEW
Aligned subject learning • Develop a critical appreciation of research into biopsychosocial interactions and health.
outcomes • Integrate theory, research and methods in health psychology.
Aligned professional
Australian Psychology Accreditation Council Accreditation Standards
standards / competencies
Weighting 30%
Strategies within Health Psychology literature review. A written paper not to exceed 2000 words. You are
expected to provide a cutting edge analysis of a health psychology topic that includes good depth and breadth of
analysis. Appropriate critical evaluation is also necessary. Some examples of appropriate topics include:
2. Positive body image in middle age women and men; What is positive body image and how does it differ
from body dissatisfaction? What do we know about how women and men in midlife view their bodies?
5. Intuitive eating: what is it and how can this knowledge be used in treating persons with eating disorders?
7. Binge drinking in South-east Asian youth. Is there a drinking problem compared to Australian youth?
9. Optimal physical spaces for improving health outcomes (i.e. reducing ‘obesogenic’ environments)
Students must complete this assessment item in order to be eligible to pass the subject.
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ASSESSMENT TASK 1 MARKING CRITERIA
CONTENT 70%
Relevant aspects of the issue are covered sufficiently
/15
Major theories/models, as discussed in the health psychology literature, are referred to in the
review accordingly /10
There is adequate reference to the scientific research/literature (i.e. cited empirical research
findings) /10
Discussion is broad and well elucidated. The exposition of the information flows logically and
shows deep capacity of organisation of the content and critique.
/15
Conclusion/Recommendations are in line with the literature reported and give an understanding of
the present and future advantages &/or limitations of the health topic.
/10
The work demonstrates an adequate grasp of the topic chosen
/10
ORGANISATION & WRITING SKILLS 20%
Format layout - Paper uses page setup in the preferred APA manner (inc. margins, spacing, font,
etc)
/5
Work is not a struggle to read, and arguments flow logically from one point to another
/5
Language: adequate paragraphing & absence of spelling/grammatical errors
/5
Literature review demonstrates a concise style of writing (i.e. restricts discussion to relevant
issues, not tangential or verbose) /5
REFERENCING 10%
APA conventions are diligently followed when citing sources in text
Sources not identified in text or are not presented using APA style /5
Comments:
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ASSESSMENT TASK 2: GROUP PRESENTATION
Aligned subject learning • Apply principles of health psychology in health care practice and public health.
outcomes • Integrate ideas from health psychology in the promotion of mental and physical health.
Aligned professional
Australian Psychology Accreditation Council Accreditation Standards
standards / competencies
Due date 11, 14, 18, or 21 May 2020 (during Collaborate tutorials)
In this project you will work in small groups to create a health promotion project targeting a specific issue within a
specified population. The result of these projects will be presented in class on the select day of presentation—see
Subject Calendar below. This assignment has two parts. Part 1 is the demonstration of the project in class. Part 2
is submission of a written piece, which provides a justification of the proposed project through consideration of
existing theories of health psychology and health promotion. You will be required to:
1. Research the nature and extent of the problem in the population of interest. What point will you try and
communicate to your audience? Does the evidence support your decision that this is the most important
point to emphasize? Justify your decision.
2. Design an activity that effectively communicates your point. This will not be a ‘talk’ about the issue. It
needs to be an activity. The activity must be appropriate for the population group you are targeting. Thus
you need to take into account their cognitive developmental stage, their interests, their environment and
also what other health messages are aimed at these people. The activity may be a game, a quiz, an
advertisement (you will need to act this out) or another activity you think appropriate.
3. Demonstrate your activity to the rest of the class. In other words, you will be implementing your
intervention.
4. Submit a written summary that provides a rationale for your project (1 summary per group).
You are allocated 30 minutes for your presentation. You will be required to report on point 1 above and then your
activity will take place. After your activity you will have an opportunity to discuss why you chose the activity to
demonstrate the issue of interest. In the real world what other sort of activities (if any) would you have going on
around the same issue for this population in this environment? Allow 5-10 minutes for discussion and questions.
The written summary should be 1,000 words, provide a brief description of the project and present a rationale for
the design of the project. This should include consideration of appropriate theories and models, developmental
age, environment and context. Therefore, this part of the assignment should be simply a written summary of the
rationale presented in class. The presentation slides, written summary, and other printed materials should be
submitted through LearnJCU on the day of the presentation (before 1pm SGT).
Groups and topics will be assigned on the 1st day of tutorial classes. However, some possible topics include:
1. Communicating the importance of brushing one’s teeth to 5-6 year old children.
2. Communicating to 5-6 year old children the importance of hand washing (e.g., before meals or after going
to the toilet) in preventing illness.
3. Communication of the risk of unprotected sex to 16 year old secondary school students.
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4. Communicating to the elderly the importance of remaining physically active.
5. Communicating the importance of the use of sun protective behaviours to young adults.
6. Communicating the NHMRC guidelines for safe and hazardous drinking to secondary school students.
If you would like further ideas you are referred to the report entitled ‘The Health of Queenslanders: Report of the
chief health officer Queensland, 2018.
Students must complete this assessment item in order to be eligible to pass the subject.
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ASSESSMENT TASK 2 MARKING CRITERIA
STUDENT NAMES:
TOPIC:
DATE:
Comments:
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ASSESSMENT TASK 3: EXAMINATION
• Apply principles of health psychology in health care practice and public health.
Aligned subject learning
• Develop a critical appreciation of research into biopsychosocial interactions and health.
outcomes
• Integrate theory, research and methods in health psychology.
Aligned professional
Australian Psychology Accreditation Council Accreditation Standards
standards / competencies
Weighting 50%
The final exam will be 2 hours in duration and done online. Questions will reflect material presented in lectures
and textbook chapter readings. The exam will consist of short essay questions. Further information on the
structure of the exam will be provided later in class.
Short essay questions will be marked using the usual cut-offs for HD (85%+), D (75-84%), C (65-74%), P (50-64%),
N (49-).
Students must complete this assessment item in order to be eligible to pass the subject.
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4 Submission and return of assessment
4.1 Submission of assessment
Students must submit an electronic copy of the Literature Review via Safe Assignment in the subject’s LearnJCU
site. An electronic copy of the oral presentation must also be submitted on the day of presentation to the
LearnJCU Dropbox for it.
Note that the Learning, Teaching and Assessment Policy (5.22.3) outlines a uniform formula of penalties that will
be imposed for submission of an assessment task after the due date. This formula is 5% of the total possible
marks for the assessment item per day including part-days, weekends and public holidays. After 20 days, the
assessment item thus would be awarded 0 marks (i.e. 5% x 20 = 100% of total possible marks in penalties).
4.1.2 Extensions
Waived - Extensions for assessment tasks will only be granted where a serious and unforeseeable event has
prevented you from completing the assessment. This applies to all on-course assessment items, including the
delivery of presentations during scheduled class time. Students are required to follow the College process for
requesting an on-course assessment extension, notification of inability to attend an on-course exam or
presentation, notification of missed compulsory class, or notification of late assessment submission.
Requests for review of assessment need to follow the JCU Review of Assessment and Access to Examination
Scripts and Materials Procedure.
Please see the Current Students web page for links to all student resources and support services to optimise your
academic and personal success.
Please see the Learn Student Guide web page for general advice on plagiarism, referencing and examinations.
Here, you can also access individual and group assessment task cover sheets. Note that cover sheets are only
required for hard copy submissions.
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5 Subject calendar
Please note that the sequence of some topics may change due to staff availability, resourcing, or due to unforeseen circumstances.
Tutorial 1:
Organisation of groups and
presentations.
Social cognition and health
behaviour: Health belief model, Explore media representations of Caltabiano Ch 6 pp. 215-247
2 26-Mar-20 theory of planned health.
behaviour/reasoned action; stages of Morrison Ch 5
Personal beliefs on health and
change
wellness.
Critical discussion of the
models/theories
Caltabiano Ch 8
3 2-Apr-20 Health promotion
Morrison Ch 4
Tutorial 3:
Identifying risk factors Caltabiano Ch3; Ch 4 pp. 161-176 Lit Review due April 19, 2020,
5 16-Apr-20 Stress and illness
Morrison Ch 11 & 12 11pm
Conducting Functional Assessment
Interview
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Week/Date Lecture Tutorial Readings / Preparation Relationship to Assessment
Tutorial 4:
Morrison Ch 11 (pp.383-389), 12
Moderators of stress response: Moderators of the stress response (pp.400-407)
6 30-Apr-20
Coping
Assess your coping and support Caltabiano Ch 5
networks
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