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Course: Psychology of Health

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Course title	Psychology of Health
Course code	KPS/PSZD
Organizational form of instruction	Lecture
Level of course	Bachelor
Year of study	1
Semester	Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits	3
Language of instruction	Czech
Status of course	Compulsory, Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction	Face-to-face
Work placements	This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components	None

Lecturer(s)
Buršíková Dana, Doc. Mgr. Ph.D. Klimtová Václava, Mgr.
Course content
1. Subject of psychology of health. Conception of health and healthy personality. Somatic, psychic, spiritual and social aspects of health. Theories of health. Healthy lifestyle. Programs of psychology of health. 2. Physiology of stress, first symptoms of stress, diagnostic of stress, somatization of stress. Analysis of stesors. Theory of life events. 3. Relation between demanding life situation and techniques of coping with them in context of health. Ways of coping with life problems. 4. Emotionality and human health. Influence of negative emotions on health. Emotional injury. Problems with forgiveness. 5. Burnout syndrom and coping strategies. Prevention of loss of enthusiasm. Minimize stress by using time-management. 6. Psychoneuroimmunology. Immunology, immune system and his function.Immunization. Dysfunction of immune system. Relation betweeen immune system and psychological phenomenons. 7. Mental hygiene and her meaning in prevention of psychosomatic diseases. Term ?mental hygiene? General expectations of mental balance. Mature personality. Self-education. Mental health diagnosis. Neuroses, neuroticism, neurotic pupils and teachers. Mental hygiene in school. 8. Behaviour which causes health damage (smoking, alkoholism, drug addiction, sexual promiscuity and risky sex, gambling, obesity, anorexia nervosa, accidents and injuries) 9. Increase of stress resistance by changing posture, increasing self-confidenceor by social help. Theories of social support. 10. Meaning of psychosocial skills in protection of mental health. Assertiveness as a stress defence. Aggression and chicane as a social-pathological phenomenons which damage health. 11. Moving activity and her meaning for human psyche, her role in diseases prevention. Role of nutrition in diseases prevention. Role of active substances for physical and mental health. Food for relaxation. 12. Alpha brain activity, healthy sleep, self-regulation and relaxation techniques. Mental training. Work with subconsciousness for recovery and prevention of diseases. 13. Plan of prevention and strengthening of own health. Healthy lifestyle at the turn of millennium. Manager of own health. Healthy family, healthy school, healthy workplace.
Learning activities and teaching methods
One-to-One tutorial, Self-study of literature, Lecture Preparation for an examination (30-60) - 40 hours per semester Preparation for comprehensive test (10-40) - 40 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
Knowledge of general psychology,developmental psychology and psychology of personality. Fundamentals of biology within the range of subject matter of secondary schools.
Skills
recognize difficult life situations
reflect their own attitudes and opinions
Competences
N/A
N/A
N/A
learning outcomes
Knowledge
Understand theoretical knowledge of health psychology and health care.
Analyze and justify the need for health care.
Skills
To master the application of acquired knowledge to concrete examples from their own practice.
Demonstrate mastery of solving human health problems.
Competences
N/A
N/A
teaching methods
Knowledge
Lecture
Self-study of literature
One-to-One tutorial
Skills
Lecture supplemented with a discussion
Students' portfolio
Competences
Lecture supplemented with a discussion
Self-study of literature
assessment methods
Knowledge
Combined exam
Test
Oral exam
Skills
Skills demonstration during practicum
Oral exam
Competences
Skills demonstration during practicum
Combined exam
Self-evaluation
Recommended literature
Velká kniha relaxace : kalifornské techniky, které pomáhají zvládat nadměrný stres v životě. Vyd. 1. Praha : Pragma, 1996. ISBN 80-7205-062-1. Bierach, Alfred J. Varovné signály duše. Praha, Alternativa, 1995. Fischer, S., Škoda, J. Sociální patologie: závažné sociálně patologické jevy.. Praha Grada, 2014. ISBN ISBN 978-80-247-5. Franková, A. Buď fit i v zaměstnání.. Praha, 1995. Guay, F., Marsh, H., McInerney. Self-Concept, Motivation and Identity: Underpinning Success with Research and Practice. Information Age Publishing, 2015. ISBN 978-1681231686. Jiřincová, Božena; Holeček, Václav; Miňhová, Jana. Vybrané kapitoly z psychologie zdraví. 1. vyd. Plzeň : Pedagogická fakulta Západočeské univerzity, 1996. ISBN 80-7082-308-9. KŘIVOHLAVÝ, J. Psychologie zdraví. Praha : Portál, 2003. ISBN 80-7178-774-4. Míček, Libor; Zeman, Vladimír. Učitel a stres. 2., rozš. vyd. Opava : Vade Mecum, 1997. ISBN 80-86041-25-5. Rheinwaldová, Eva. Dejte sbohem distresu. 1. vyd. Praha : Scarabeus, 1995. ISBN 80-85901-07-2. Weil, A. Cesty ke zdraví. Praha, 1991. Williams, Margaret. Self-Concept: Perceptions, Cultural Influences and Gender Differences. Nova Science Pub Inc, 2016. ISBN 978-1536104738.

Study plans that include the course

Faculty	Study plan (Version)	Category of Branch/Specialization	Recommended year of study	Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Education	Study plan (Version): English Language in Education (17)	Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care	2	Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education	Study plan (Version): English Language in Education (15)	Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care	2	Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education	Study plan (Version): Physical Education in Education (13)	Category: Physical education and sport	2	Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education	Study plan (Version): Health Education (16)	Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care	2	Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education	Study plan (Version): Chemistry in Education (16)	Category: Chemistry courses	2	Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education	Study plan (Version): Physical Education in Education (18)	Category: Physical education and sport	2	Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education	Study plan (Version): Music in Education (18)	Category: Art and applied art	2	Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education	Study plan (Version): Music in Education (17)	Category: Art and applied art	2	Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education	Study plan (Version): Biology in Education (15)	Category: Biology courses	2	Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education	Study plan (Version): English Language in Education (16)	Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care	2	Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education	Study plan (Version): Czech Language in Education (16)	Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care	2	Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education	Study plan (Version): Physical Education in Education (17)	Category: Physical education and sport	2	Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education	Study plan (Version): Psychology in Education (15)	Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care	2	Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education	Study plan (Version): Music in Education (16)	Category: Art and applied art	2	Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts	Study plan (Version): Humanities (19-5)	Category: Philosophy, theology	3	Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts	Study plan (Version): Humanities (19-4)	Category: Philosophy, theology	3	Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education	Study plan (Version): Music in Education (17)	Category: Art and applied art	2	Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education	Study plan (Version): German Language in Education (16)	Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care	2	Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education	Study plan (Version): Biology in Education (16)	Category: Biology courses	2	Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education	Study plan (Version): Biology in Education (18)	Category: Biology courses	2	Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education	Study plan (Version): Physical Education in Education (17)	Category: Physical education and sport	2	Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education	Study plan (Version): Czech Language in Education (17)	Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care	2	Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education	Study plan (Version): Chemistry in Education (14)	Category: Chemistry courses	1	Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education	Study plan (Version): Physical Education in Education (19)	Category: Physical education and sport	2	Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education	Study plan (Version): German Language in Education (17)	Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care	2	Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education	Study plan (Version): Psychology in Education (14)	Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care	2	Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education	Study plan (Version): Physical Education in Education (16)	Category: Physical education and sport	2	Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education	Study plan (Version): Physical Education in Education (16)	Category: Physical education and sport	2	Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education	Study plan (Version): Biology in Education (17)	Category: Biology courses	2	Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education	Study plan (Version): Psychology in Education (16)	Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care	2	Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education	Study plan (Version): German Language in Education (15)	Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care	2	Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education	Study plan (Version): Physical Education in Education (13)	Category: Physical education and sport	1	Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education	Study plan (Version): Biology in Education (19)	Category: Biology courses	2	Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education	Study plan (Version): Physical Education in Education (15)	Category: Physical education and sport	2	Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education	Study plan (Version): English Language in Education (14)	Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care	2	Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter

University of West Bohemia, date of update: 26.07.2024 23:53. Data created for academic year 2024/2025