Session 2 Learning and Teaching Update
The decision has been made to conduct study online for the remainder of Session 2 for all units WITHOUT mandatory on-campus learning activities. Exams for Session 2 will also be online where possible to do so.
This is due to the extension of the lockdown orders and to provide certainty around arrangements for the remainder of Session 2. We hope to return to campus beyond Session 2 as soon as it is safe and appropriate to do so.
Some classes/teaching activities cannot be moved online and must be taught on campus. You should already know if you are in one of these classes/teaching activities and your unit convenor will provide you with more information via iLearn. If you want to confirm, see the list of units with mandatory on-campus classes/teaching activities.
Visit the MQ COVID-19 information page for more detail.
Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor, Lecturer and Tutor
Morwenna Kirwan
Contact via Email
Tutor
Genevieve Ip
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Director/Bachelor of Human Sciences
Tim Doyle
Contact via Email
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Credit points |
Credit points
10
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
((PSYC104 or PSYU1104 or PSYU1101) and (PSYC105 or PSYU1105 or PSYU1102)) or Admission to BClinSc
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
This unit introduces you to the key psychological theories underlying contemporary approaches to health behaviour change, in individuals and at the population level. In this unit you will develop skills in the design and evaluation of evidence-based health behaviour change interventions. Additionally, this unit will teach the foundational principles of motivational interviewing, an empirically-supported communication style that assists health professionals in conversing with individuals about lifestyle behaviour change. Learning activities will include interactive lectures, simulations, and observations. Through this unit you will gain essential research and communication skills to support your career in promoting health and behaviour change. |
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Information concerning Macquarie University's assessment policy is available at http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy_2016.html. Grade descriptors and other information concerning grading requirements are contained in Schedule 1 of the Macquarie University Assessment Policy.
Further details for each assessment task will be available on iLearn.
All final grades are determined by a grading committee and are not the sole responsibility of the Unit Convenor.
Students will be awarded a final grade plus a Standardised Numerical Grade (SNG). The SNG is not necessarily a summation of the individual assessment components. The final grade and SNG that are awarded reflect the corresponding grade descriptor in the Grading Policy.
To pass this unit, students must demonstrate sufficient evidence of achievement of the learning outcomes, attempt all assessment tasks, meet any ungraded requirements including professionalism and achieve an SNG of 50 or better.
In the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences, professionalism is a key capability embedded in all our courses. As part of developing professionalism, students are expected to engage in all of the content for the unit, which includes the weekly interactive online modules and fortnightly tutorials. Students are also expected to submit all work by the due date. Applications for assessment task extensions must be supported by appropriate evidence and submitted via www.ask.mq.edu.au. For further details please refer to the Special Consideration Policy available at https://students.mq.edu.au/study/my-study-program/special-consideration.
Late submissions will receive a 5% per day penalty including weekends and public holidays. If you submit the assessment task 10 days or more beyond the due date, without an approved extension, you will be awarded a maximum of 50% of the overall assessment marks.
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Personal Health Initiative | 20% | No | Part A - Week 3 Part B - Week 7 |
Health Consultation Simulation | 40% | No | Week 9 |
Open book exam | 40% | No | Date to be confirmed within examination period |
Assessment Type 1: Plan
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: Part A - Week 3 Part B - Week 7
Weighting: 20%
Part A - Design and plan a personal health initiative Part B - Critically reflect on the personal health initiative
Assessment Type 1: Simulation/role play
Indicative Time on Task 2: 30 hours
Due: Week 9
Weighting: 40%
You will produce a video recorded consultation with a client about changing their behaviour.
Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 40 hours
Due: Date to be confirmed within examination period
Weighting: 40%
End of session open book exam
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
This unit is run over a 13 week session. Each week there is an online module and every second week there is a 2 hour tutorial. Further information is available via the PHTY2000 iLearn site http://ilearn.mq.edu.au.
The online modules provide foundational concepts, theories and approaches to promoting behaviour change in individuals and the wider population. Each online module includes videos, activities and formative knowledge checks to ensure an engaging learning experience. Tutorials will include group activities, case studies and problem solving scenarios. Motivational interviewing conversational skills will be developed via role-plays with peers in the tutorials.
In the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences professionalism is a key capability embedded in all our courses. As part of developing professionalism, students are expected to independently complete all online modules and fully participate in all tutorial sessions.
This unit includes essential on campus tutorials which will be delivered in accordance with a COVID Safe plan. You will be expected to attend these on campus tutorials unless the Public Health Order and/or University advice changes.
Online modules will be delivered asynchronously and need to be completed prior to the tutorial. Tutorials are scheduled in your individual timetable. The timetable for classes can be found on the University web site at: http://www.timetables.mq.edu.au/. You may make a request to your tutor to attend a different tutorial on a one-off basis for extenuating circumstances. Please note that tutorials dates are subject to change and any changes will be communicated through iLearn.
Failure to complete the online modules and participate in all tutorials, may impact your final results. It is the responsibility of the student to contact their tutor by email to let them know they are going to be absent.
This unit does not have any textbooks that are essential for you to purchase.
The following texts will be useful resources and are available online in the library. Recommendations about specific readings from these and other resources (such as research papers and books) will be listed on iLearn.
An online module will be made available every week. These modules should be completed prior to attendance at the corresponding tutorial.
Tutorials take place fortnightly, on Weeks: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12. This schedule is subject to change. Any changes will be communicated via iLearn.
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Students seeking more policy resources can visit Student Policies (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/policies). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
To find other policies relating to Teaching and Learning, visit Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au) and use the search tool.
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/student-conduct
Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to help you improve your marks and take control of your study.
The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources.
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
For all student enquiries, visit Student Connect at ask.mq.edu.au
If you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/.
When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.
Assessment Task 1B - PHI Reflection due date has been shifted from Week 12 to Week 7. This will balance the assessment load over the session and give teaching staff the ability to provide feedback to students at an earlier stage in the unit.
Unit information based on version 2021.03 of the Handbook