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KPS / 7HEPS
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Course description
Department/Unit / Abbreviation
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KPS
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7HEPS
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Academic Year
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2024/2025
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Academic Year
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2024/2025
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Title
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Health Psychology
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Form of course completion
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Exam
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Form of course completion
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Exam
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Accredited / Credits
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Yes,
5
Cred.
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Type of completion
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Combined
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Type of completion
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Combined
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Time requirements
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Lecture
2
[Hours/Week]
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Course credit prior to examination
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No
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Course credit prior to examination
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No
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Automatic acceptance of credit before examination
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No
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Included in study average
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YES
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Language of instruction
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English
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Occ/max
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Automatic acceptance of credit before examination
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No
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Summer semester
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0 / -
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0 / 0
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0 / 0
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Included in study average
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YES
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Winter semester
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0 / -
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0 / -
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0 / -
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Repeated registration
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NO
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Repeated registration
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NO
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Timetable
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Yes
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Semester taught
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Summer semester
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Semester taught
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Summer semester
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Minimum (B + C) students
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not determined
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Optional course |
Yes
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Optional course
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Yes
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Language of instruction
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English
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Internship duration
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0
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No. of hours of on-premise lessons |
0
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Evaluation scale |
A|B|C|D|E|F |
Periodicity |
každý rok
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Periodicita upřesnění |
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Fundamental theoretical course |
No
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Fundamental course |
No
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Fundamental theoretical course |
No
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Evaluation scale |
A|B|C|D|E|F |
Substituted course
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None
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Preclusive courses
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N/A
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Prerequisite courses
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N/A
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Informally recommended courses
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N/A
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Courses depending on this Course
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N/A
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Histogram of students' grades over the years:
Graphic PNG
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XLS
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Course objectives:
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This course provides a comprehensive perspective on the relationship between psychology and health and illness. Throughout the course, we will explore various aspects of psychology related to both physical and mental health, from both an individual and collective standpoint. The course delves into topics such as stress and its impact on physical and mental well-being, stress management techniques, prevention of mental illnesses, psychosomatics, and the mind-body connection, mental health care, attitudes and beliefs in the health context, as well as dependencies and the relationship with food. Additionally, we will engage in discussions regarding the ethical and practical aspects of healthcare professionals' work and communication between patients and physicians. Furthermore, the course will address the psychology of change for the better, teaching effective strategies and techniques for lifestyle improvement and overcoming unhealthy habits to achieve a healthier life. This course is suitable for anyone interested in the intersection of psychology and health, whether they are healthcare professionals, psychologists, or individuals seeking ways to enhance their physical and mental well-being.
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Requirements on student
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-
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Content
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- Understanding Health Psychology: Expectations from psychology and various psychologist specializations.
- The impact of stress on physical and mental health. Coping strategies.
- Exploring the psychological aspects of illnesses: psychosomatics and the mind-body connection.
- Caring of our mental health.
- Stress reduction techniques and other strategies enhancing the quality of life and mental well-being.
- Attitudes and beliefs regarding health.
- Chronic illness and its management.
- Addictive behaviours (eating, alcohol, smoking, etc.) and the relationship with food and its disorders.
- Patients and healthcare professionals: Their mutual relationship, treatment compliance, dynamics between patients and physicians, patient empowerment, and ethical considerations.
- The psychology of positive change: Effective strategies and techniques for lifestyle transformation, overcoming bad habits, and cultivating healthier ones.
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