HS9002 - Health Behaviour in the Workplace
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2017 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
| Administered by: | Sports & Exercise Science |
This subject will focus on health behaviour frameworks and theories that have particular relevance to workplace settings. Concepts to be explored include the social cognitive theory, theory of planned behaviour, self-determination theory and the transtheoretical model. Students will apply the frameworks and theories to develop evidence-based behaviour change strategies and initiatives and referral processes in the context of managing employees with chronic health conditions in the workplace.
Learning Outcomes
- integrate and apply an advanced understanding of essential principles, approaches and strategies associated with health behaviour in the workplace;
- investigate, analyse, synthesise and evaluate complex information, data, concepts, theories and evolving evidence in the field of behaviour change;
- convey propositions, strategies, recommendations, conclusions and professional decisions through advanced written communication skills.
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| External, Study Period 7 | |
| Census Date 06-Jul-2017 | |
| Coord/Lect: | Assoc. Professor Fiona Barnett. |
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| Method of Delivery: | WWW - LearnJCU |
| Assessment: | end of semester exam (50%); assignments (50%). |
| Special Assessment Requirements: | Students must pass each individual assessment item and achieve at least 50% overall in order to pass the subject. |
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