LPSS034 Theories and Techniques of Physical Activity and Health Behaviour Change (10 cr)

Study level:
Advanced studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English
Responsible organisation:
Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences
Curriculum periods:
2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024

Description

CONTENT

The course studies the key research questions, contributions, and applications of the science of behavior change using psychological theory, and explores how research can assist in developing effective practical solutions to problems with behavioral origins.

COMPLETION METHODS

Online lectures, an exam, seminar 20 h and an assignment.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this course, student is able to

  • Demonstrate knowledge of the basic mechanismic models of behavior change, the major theories applied to predict and understand behavior, and the relevant behavior change techniques psychology
  • Apply knowledge of major theories of behavior change to the prediction of behavior
  • Integrate the key constructs from theories of behavior change with behavior change techniques and use them to plan potential interventions to change behavior
  • Critically evaluate the strengths and limitations of research on behavior change theory and interventions based on the theories.

Additional information

1st year Spring

Study materials

Hagger, M. S., Cameron, L., Hamilton, K., Hankonen, N., & Lintunen, T. (Eds.) (2020). The Handbook of Behavior Change. New York: Cambridge University Press. (708 pages) 

Completion methods

Method 1

Time of teaching:
Period 3, Period 4
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Method 2

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Parts of the completion methods
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Online lectures and exam (7 cr)

Type:
Independent study
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English
Study methods:

Online exam of the lectures and of the learning material.

No published teaching
x

Seminar (1 cr)

Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
Pass - fail
Language:
English
Study methods:

Active participation in the seminar.

No published teaching
x

Assignment (2 cr)

Type:
Independent study
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English
No published teaching
x

Participation in teaching (4 cr)

Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English
No published teaching
x

Independent study (4 cr)

Type:
Independent study
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English
No published teaching
x

Exam (2 cr)

Type:
Exam
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English
No published teaching