This unit provides an introduction to key psychological factors and explanatory frameworks accounting for the participation and adherence to Exercise and Physical Activity (PA) behaviour. The unit focuses on the main themes of behaviour change, mental-health and well-being. The unit aims to develop understanding of how psychology informs the design of interventions at the individual level with practical implications emphasised for health practitioners including exercise physiologists.
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | Movement Sciences |
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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A minimum of 48 credit points |
Corequisites
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None |
Prohibitions
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None |
Assumed knowledge
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None |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | Yes |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Stephen Cobley, stephen.cobley@sydney.edu.au |
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Lecturer(s) | Maria Fiatarone Singh, maria.fiataronesingh@sydney.edu.au |
Kotryna Fraser, kotryna.fraser@sydney.edu.au |