Module Code - Title:
CW4003
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ACTIVE LIVING
Year Last Offered:
2026/7
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
Prerequisite Modules:
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
The aim of this module is to provide a detailed overview of the management of health and well-being across the lifespan. Students will learn about the theoretical principles underlying the management and treatment of health and well-being which will include biological, psychological and social applications to advance positive well-being. Students will also explore ways of fostering positive coping strategies and resilience within the individual, the family and the community as a means of preventing or reducing the burdens associated with physical or mental ill health.
The graduate attributes developed by participation in this module are 'knowledgeable' and 'creative'. Students will be encouraged to think critically about health and well-being and interventions/treatments. Students will have opportunities to identify and consider a wide range of positive coping strategies.
Syllabus:
In this module, students will learn about the theoretical foundations underlying the management and treatment for positive health and well-being. For this, the role of social, psychological and biological factors in the prevention, management and treatment of health and well-being will be taught to students. An experiential and critical reflective approach will be developed in students where they will explore the most effective methods of applying preventive and treatment measures to foster positive health and well-being.
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
Discuss different types of management strategies for dealing with health problems.
Explore ways of fostering positive coping strategies and resilience within the individual, the family and the community as a means of promoting positive well-being.
Construct an appropriately managed routine for self-care
Plan for positive reinforcement of habitual promotion of health and well-being
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
Display a commitment to promoting different management approaches in maintaining good health and well-being.
Develop interpersonal skills as members of teams and through direct collaboration with external stakeholders.
Develop the confidence to actively use evidence to foster positive health and well-being strategies within a community setting.
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
Demonstrate the ability to effectively perform stress management exercises such as deep breathing and deep muscular relaxation
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
The teaching style will be interactive and problem-focussed. Students will participate in the learning environment through engagement in teaching learning and assessment strategies for example, lectures, discussions, group work, self-directed learning, recommended reading, reflection, enquiry/problem-based learning and case scenarios.
Demonstrate the ability to undertake independent learning activities
Demonstrate an appreciation of current literature and how it relates to health and well-being, stress prevention and management.
Incorporate relevant national and international research findings and health policy.
Prime Texts:
Abate, L. (2007)
Low-Cost Approaches to Promote Physical and Mental Health: Theory, Research, and Practice.
, . New York: Springer 2007 - E-book
Blair, Dunn, Marcus, Carpenter and Jaret (2011)
Active Living Everyday
, Washington: Human Kinetics
Taylor, S.E. and Stanton, A.L. (2007)
Coping Resources, Coping Processes, and Mental Health
, Annual Review of Clinical Psychology 3: 377-401
Other Relevant Texts:
Rose, V.K. and Thompson, L.M (2012)
Space, place and people: a community development Space, Place And People: A Community Development Approach To Mental Health Promotion In A Disadvantaged Community.
, Community Development Journal, 47, ( 4) 604 - 611.
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
DIPLOMA IN COMMUNITY, WELLNESS, EMPOWERMENT, LEADERSHIP AND LIFESKILLS
Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Autumn
Module Leader:
orfhlaith.nibhriain@ul.ie