Course: Health Psychology and Social Support

» List of faculties » PF » KPS
Course title Health Psychology and Social Support
Course code KPS/7981
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Hátlová Běla, doc. PhDr. Ph.D.
  • Drahoňovský Jan, PhDr.
Course content
1. Health + healthy lifestyle. Salutogenetic concepts of Rotter, Bandura, Antonovski, Kobasa, Frankl 2. Theory and study of stress in children 3. Resilience, Vulnerability 4. Emotions in coping 5. Prosocial behavior and social support 6. Psychoregulatory role of activation activities 7. Strengthening health and preventing stress (health promotion) 8. Managing distress situations (coping strategies) 9. Deprivation in children 10. Coping with fear in children (e.g. during treatment at the doctor's office) 11. Overview of forms of anti-stress exercises 12. Use of relaxation techniques

Learning activities and teaching methods
unspecified, unspecified, unspecified
Learning outcomes
Subject Health Psychology is designed for students of study programs who in their studies focus on exploring the psychological aspects of various social phenomena. The aim of the course is to provide basic information about the field of health psychology and introduce students to practical use in your personal and professional life. Students are informed about the latest trends and research approaches in the field of health psychology.
The student knows and can explain the basic concepts of health psychology, mental hygiene and positive psychology. The student knows the basic relaxation methods, can use them in his practice and can present them to pupils in the 1st grade of elementary school. The student can solve basic stress situations. The student knows and can apply the basic principles of mental hygiene in professional and personal life.
Prerequisites
Completion of the Introduction to Psychology course.

Assessment methods and criteria
unspecified
Active participation in seminars, attendance 80%. Written preparation and oral presentation of the chosen topic. Completion of a written test.
Recommended literature
  • Českomoravská psychologická společnost. Sekce psychologie zdraví a Mareš, Jiří, ed. 25. výročí psychologie zdraví v České republice (1988-2013): sborník příspěvků. Brno: MSD, 2013. ISBN 978-80-7392-227-6..
  • Hátlová, B., & S?rensen, M. (Eds.). Psychomotor Therapy and Motivation for Physical Activity. Usti nad Labem: University J.E. Purkyně..
  • Hölter G. Bewegungstherapie bei psychischen Erkrankungen - Grundlagen und Anwendung, Lehrbuch für Theorie und Praxis. Köln: Deutscher Ärzte-Verlag, 2011..
  • Kebza, V. Psychosociální determinanty zdraví. Academia, Praha, 2005. ISBN 80-200-1307-5.
  • KŘIVOHLAVÝ, J. Psychologie zdraví. Praha: Portál, 2001. ISBN 80-7178-551-2.. ISBN 80-7178-551-2.
  • Louková, T., Hátlová, B. & Adámková Ségard, M. (2015). Psychomotor Therapy and Physical Self-Concept. Ústí nad Labem: Universita J. E. Purkyně v Ústí nad Labem..


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester