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EHR404 Exercise Psychology in Rehabilitation Settings (16)

Abstract

This subject aims to enhance student understanding of the psychological aspects of exercise and well-being in rehabilitation settings. This subject explores: psychosocial determinants and consequences of exercise behaviour among clients with diverse medical and mental health conditions; theories of behaviour change and interventions for changing physical activity behaviours; and psychological issues associated with chronic medical and mental health conditions. Finally, specific strategies for working with 'challenging' clients, improving exercise motivation and compliance, self-management and effective exercise leadership will be addressed. Therefore, this subject provides rehabilitation specialists with the requisite knowledge, skills and competencies required in effective patient-practitioner interactions.

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Session 1
DistanceBathurst Campus
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Subject information

Duration Grading System School:
One sessionHD/FLSchool of Human Movement Studies

Enrolment restrictions

Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology (Rehabilitation) students

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to analyse the various psychological and social determinants of physical activity behaviour and adherence;
- be able to apply various theories of behaviour change (eg. Stages of Behaviour Change) to improve exercise adoption and maintenance;
- be able to utilise appropriate goal setting and positive reinforcement/feedback techniques for changing physical activity behaviours;
- be able to demonstrate an understanding of the psychology of living with chronic medical and mental health conditions;
- be able to demonstrate an understanding of the effect of mental health and neurological disorders on communication capacities and cognitive/social/ emotional functioning;
- be able to utilise appropriate behavioural strategies for working with 'challenging' clients;
- be able to utilise appropriate interview techniques for obtaining clients' health history;
- be able to provide effective exercise leadership and lifestyle advice for individuals with a range of chronic conditions and health-related issues;
- be able to design and deliver physical activity programs for culturally diverse clients;
- be able to provide counselling and support strategies for promoting self-management and independence.

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:
- Topic 1: Defining the basic concepts and approaches of Exercise Psychology and Applied Exercise Psychology;
- Topic 2: The psychosocial determinants of physical activity behaviour and adherence;
- Topic 3: Theories of behaviour change Part I and Part II;
- Topic 4: Interventions for changing physical activity behaviours (eg. goal-setting, feedback/reinforcement, Psychological Skills Training, social support);
- Topic 5: Psychology of living with chronic medical conditions;
- Topic 6: Psychology of living with mental health problems;
- Topic 7: The Effect of mental health and neurological disorders on communication capacities and cognitive/emotional/ social functioning;
- Topic 8: Patient-practitioner interactions: Strategies for working with 'challenging' patients (eg. hostile, resistant, non-compliant, anxious, depressed or psychotic);
- Topic 9: Interview techniques for obtaining client health history;
- Topic 10: Providing effective exercise leadership and lifestyle advice;
- Topic 11: Designing and delivering physical activity programs for culturally diverse clients;
- Topic 12: Counselling and support strategies for promoting self-management and independence.

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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.