Psychosocial Aspects of Health Behaviour

HEALT1705 Psychosocial Aspects of Health Behaviour

This unit provides students with an understanding of the key psychological principles and techniques underlying healthy behaviour and physical activity involvement. It addresses the psychosocial factors that influence participation in physical activity across the lifespan in the context of the overall health of individuals and communities. The relationship between physical activity and psychological well-being will be critically examined, including the influence of exercise on quality of life. In the context of an interviewing and helping skills framework, students will apply basic psychological principles and interventions to the adoption and maintenance of physical activity in individuals, communities and special populations.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).

2026 contribution amount* $1,192
2026 grandfathered contribution amount^ $1,192

^ If you are a continuing student who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.

* For Psychology and Social Work bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.

Domestic full fee–paying places

A domestic full fee–paying place is one that isn’t subsidised by the Australian Government. These places are offered to postgraduate students or those who are ineligible for a CSP. Domestic postgraduate tuition fees are course-based annual fees, which means individual unit fees vary according to the degree. To find out more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

International full fee–paying places

International tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. To find out more about international tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

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