HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
PSY344	HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY	5	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. HABİBE GÜNGÖR
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to introduce the basic concepts of health psychology, basic concepts such as health/illness/well-being, and the main operating fields of study of this discipline, and to review the basic propositions of theoretical perspectives that contribute to the development of the discipline of health psychology.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include "case studies in the context of biopsychosocial model, preservation and maintenance of health, improving the quality of life, applications for intervention and education programs in the basic areas of health psychology, and in the context of different subjects and chronic diseases."

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Summarize basic subjects of study of the field of health psychology. (Bloom’s 2)
Distinguish the predictive effects of these concepts on health and disease behaviours of individuals and define the basic concepts in the field of health psychology. (Bloom’s 4)
Compare the basic theories discussed in this field in terms of the aims and basic propositions of these theories and classify them. (Bloom’s 4)
Evaluate regarding which applications in the field of health and disease will work and which will be dysfunctional. (Bloom’s 5)
Discuss with scientific grounds by gaining a basic awareness on how individuals with illnesses or risky health behaviours by a health psychologist within framework of a multi discipliner approach. (Bloom’s 4)

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature review	Introduction to Health Psychology: From Biomedical Model to Biopsychosocial Approach: Definition, History and Factors Related to it's Development	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
2	Literature review	The Concepts of Health and Disease: Compliance with Medication,Well-being	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
3	Literature review	Theoretical Approaches in Health Psychology: Attribution Theory, Health Belief Model	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
4	Literature review	relationship between Patient and Healthcare Personnel	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
5	Literature review	Social Support and Health: Psychological Resilience	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
6	Literature review	Crisis Management in Chronic Disease	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
7	Literature review	General Review	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature review	Psychoimmunology	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
10	Literature review	Chronic Pain Syndrome	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
11	Literature review	Pediatric Patient	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
12	Literature review	Female and Male Health During Middle Age	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
13	Literature review	Aging	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
14	Literature review	Cancer Patient and Communication	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
15	Literature review	Health Psychology Application in Turkey and World	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Okyayuz, U. (Ed.) (1999). Saglik Psikolojisi: Giris. Ankara: Türk Psikologlar Dernegi Publications.
Curtis, A.J. (2000). Health Psychologie. London. Routlege

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the historical development process of Aviation Management.
2	Use computer programs related to Aviation Transportation.
3	Define basic concepts related with aviation management.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate the information and facts in the field with other social sciences such as law, sociology, philosophy and history.
2	Classify the relationship between the basic functions of the business and the interactions between these functions.
3	Apply knowledge and skills related to his / her field by considering the legal aspect of occupational health and safety.
4	Explain the concepts of entrepreneurship and innovation with the field.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Manage operational activities related to the airline.
2	Gain lifelong learning skills and use knowledge of the field in the business life with the awareness of social responsibility.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Prepare written agreements with relevant institutions in accordance with the legislation.
2	Perform the theoretical and practical knowledge related to the field with appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques in business life.
3	Manage all phases from planning to implementation of aviation operations as a member of a team.
4	Cooperate with stakeholders related to air transport.
5	Develop the modern techniques and tools necessary for applications related to the field.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Execute a study in his/her field independently.
2	Decide as an individual or a team member to solve the problems encountered in applications related to the field.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate advanced knowledge and skills in his/her field with a critical approach.
2	Apply activities to improve his/her performance and his / her responsibility in line with the learning objectives by determining the learning needs.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Communicate with people and institutions related to the field in writing and verbally.
2	Explain his/her thoughts on the issues related to the field and suggestions for solutions to the problems by the related departments by using supporting quantitative and qualitative data.
3	Organize projects and activities for the social environment with social responsibility consciousness and to be able to apply those.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Manage airports and terminal operations efficiently using aviation and business information.

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	13	3	39
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	25	25
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	20	20
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	31	0	128