Courses
| Course title: | Health Psychology |
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| Faculty: | Faculty of Arts |
| Department: | Department of Psychology |
| Course code: | KPS / 7HEPS |
| Credits: | 5 |
| Semester: | Summer |
| Level of study: | Bc. |
| Format of study: | Lecture 2 [Hours/Week] |
| Name of the lecturer: | Mgr. Aleš Neusar, Ph.D. (G) |
| Language: | English |
| ISCED F broad: | Arts and humanities |
| Annotation: | The course aims to provide a foundational understanding of health psychology, exploring health beliefs, addictive behaviors, and eating habits. It covers the psychological benefits of exercise, aspects of sexual health, family planning, pregnancy, and childbirth. Students will investigate behavior change processes, illness perceptions, and the relationship between stress and illness. The course also delves into pain, the placebo effect, and the psychological impact of chronic illnesses like obesity, coronary heart disease, and cancer. Finally, it offers practical stress management techniques and strategies for improving life satisfaction and well-being. |
