Subject description
PSYC358 aims to introduce students to the application of psychology in non-clinical settings. The subject focuses on how psychological principles can be applied in the context of sport, health and well-being, and workplace settings. Topics covered include sport psychology, health psychology, occupational health psychology, and organisational psychology. In each topic … For more content click the Read More button below.
Enrolment rules
Pre-Requisite
Equivalence
PSYC356 - Topics in Applied Psychology
Delivery
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Teaching staff
Subject coordinators
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
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Demonstrate broad and coherent knowledge of core topics and theories in the discipline of the psychology health and wellbeing in the workplace
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Apply basic research methods to investigate and evaluate claims regarding psychological questions and phenomena
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Communicate findings from research orally and in writing, using appropriate standards and technologies
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Exhibit a capacity for independent learning to sustain personal and professional development in the changing world of the science and practice of psychology
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Apply critical thinking skills, scientific method and knowledge to evaluate claims regarding psychological phenomena
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Apply appropriate ethical, professional and personal behaviours within a range of contexts