Health Behavior and Prevention (Required module)
Module SG160036
This module handbook serves to describe contents, learning outcome, methods and examination type as well as linking to current dates for courses and module examination in the respective sections.
Module version of WS 2013/4
There are historic module descriptions of this module. A module description is valid until replaced by a newer one.
Whether the module’s courses are offered during a specific semester is listed in the section Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature below.
| available module versions | ||
|---|---|---|
| WS 2021/2 | SS 2014 | WS 2013/4 |
Basic Information
SG160036 is a module in language at which is offered irregularly.
This Module is included in the following catalogues within the study programs in physics.
- Catalogue of soft-skill courses
| Total workload | Contact hours | Credits (ECTS) |
|---|---|---|
| 180 h | h | 6 CP |
Content, Learning Outcome and Preconditions
Content
- Theories for recording and maintaining health-related behavior;
- Intervention approaches to change behavior and lifestyles in different approaches and at different levels;
- Effectiveness research on behavioral (change) programs;
- Definitions and principles of healthy nutrition;
- Food and eating habits;
- Field of action of "diet" in the Prevention Guidelines;
- Health-promoting and preventive dietary recommendations;
- Diets and their health-related modes of action;
- Types of nutritional and enjoyment behavior;
- Definitions and principles of exercise, physical activity and sports from a (bio) medical point of view.
- Field of action of "movement" in the Prevention Guidelines.
- Behavioral prevention approaches and programs in different settings through diet, exercise.
- Intervention approaches to change behavior and lifestyles in different approaches and at different levels;
- Effectiveness research on behavioral (change) programs;
- Definitions and principles of healthy nutrition;
- Food and eating habits;
- Field of action of "diet" in the Prevention Guidelines;
- Health-promoting and preventive dietary recommendations;
- Diets and their health-related modes of action;
- Types of nutritional and enjoyment behavior;
- Definitions and principles of exercise, physical activity and sports from a (bio) medical point of view.
- Field of action of "movement" in the Prevention Guidelines.
- Behavioral prevention approaches and programs in different settings through diet, exercise.
Learning Outcome
After successfully completing the module, students will be able:
- to explain what task of behavioral prevention is performed in health promotion,
- to explain, on the basis of fundamental knowledge of motivated behavior, psychological theories and models of the development and promotion of health-related behavior and health-related lifestyle,
- to name the different levels, approaches and methods of behavioral interventions for prevention and health promotion and to discuss these in the light of theories and models,
- to name and represent the fields of action of primary prevention according to Prevention Guidelines of SHI,
- to describe and distinguish among exercise, physical activity and sports in their fundamental aspects and to describe their health-promoting effects,
- to understand the impact of nutrition and diets on health and to evaluate individual examples,
- to understand exercise and nutrition as factors in the context of health promotion and prevention.
- to explain what task of behavioral prevention is performed in health promotion,
- to explain, on the basis of fundamental knowledge of motivated behavior, psychological theories and models of the development and promotion of health-related behavior and health-related lifestyle,
- to name the different levels, approaches and methods of behavioral interventions for prevention and health promotion and to discuss these in the light of theories and models,
- to name and represent the fields of action of primary prevention according to Prevention Guidelines of SHI,
- to describe and distinguish among exercise, physical activity and sports in their fundamental aspects and to describe their health-promoting effects,
- to understand the impact of nutrition and diets on health and to evaluate individual examples,
- to understand exercise and nutrition as factors in the context of health promotion and prevention.
Preconditions
Modules: Body structures and functions, introduction to health science and learning and behavior. Only on the basis of anatomy and physiology, biochemistry, the definitions of health science and the psychology of motivation can prevention characteristics of exercise, nutrition and relaxation be understood.
Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature
Courses and Schedule
| Type | SWS | Title | Lecturer(s) | Dates | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VO | 1 | Einführung in die Gesundheitspsychologie | Ehrlenspiel, F. |
Thu, 13:00–13:45, 01.2331.101 and singular or moved dates |
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| VO | 3 | Ernährung, Bewegung und Gesundheit | Peters, C. Schulz, T. |
Mon, 10:15–11:00, virtuell Fri, 10:15–11:45, virtuell and singular or moved dates |
|
| UE | 1 | Gesundheitspsychologie | Ehrlenspiel, F. Kählke, F. |
Learning and Teaching Methods
The module consists of 2 lectures with blended learning components. The content of the module is conveyed through lectures and presentations. Students will be encouraged to study the literature and the substantive discussion of the topics.
Media
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Literature
Leitzmann C, Müller C, Michel P, Brehme U, Triebel T, Hahn A, Laube H: Ernährung in Prävention und Therapie: Ein Lehrbuch. Hippokrates (2009)
Vogt L, Töpper A: Sport in der Prävention: Handbuch für Übungsleiter, Sportlehrer, Phy-siotherapeuten und Trainer In Kooperation mit dem Deutschen Olympischen Sportbund. Deutscher Ärzte-Verlag (2011)
Tomasits J, Haber P: Leistungsphysiologie: Grundlagen für Trainer, Physiotherapeuten und Masseure. Springer
Knoll, N., Scholz, U. & Rieckmann, N. (2011). Einführung in die Gesundheitspsychologie. München: Reinhardt
Vogt L, Töpper A: Sport in der Prävention: Handbuch für Übungsleiter, Sportlehrer, Phy-siotherapeuten und Trainer In Kooperation mit dem Deutschen Olympischen Sportbund. Deutscher Ärzte-Verlag (2011)
Tomasits J, Haber P: Leistungsphysiologie: Grundlagen für Trainer, Physiotherapeuten und Masseure. Springer
Knoll, N., Scholz, U. & Rieckmann, N. (2011). Einführung in die Gesundheitspsychologie. München: Reinhardt
Module Exam
Description of exams and course work
The written examination is held in a classroom. In this, it will be demonstrated that questions about behavioral prevention, exercise and healthy eating can be answered in a limited time and without aids. The answers require choosing from among given multiple choice options.