Stress Management, Behaviour and Health

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The UC will be developed according to a theoretical-practical model with structured display of the contents and related analysis and discussion or debate. Use an interrogative and interactive methodology prior to the presentation of the main content and concepts, and demonstration/explanation of the same through its practical application in everyday situations and using, where appropriate, the audio-visual media. Will, also include moments of work in small groups, with tutorial support. Students will be evaluated through individual written assignment (50%) and oral presentation (50%) about covered contents that reveals the extent and depth of the theoretical knowledge acquired in the course; the ability to reflect on that knowledge and identify solutions, alternatives and interventions in Health Education.
The assessment can also be done through a written exam during times designated for that purpose.

Knowledge:
1) Acquire knowledge about the importance of stress and its relation with health;
2) Promote learning of the main coping strategies;
3) Apply the key concepts involved in stress management in Programs of Health Education;
4) Know the main theories of behavioral change and apply them in Programs of Health Education.

Skills:
1) Ability to understand the importance of human behavior in the implementation of programs for health education;
2) Ability to develop and implement a health education program / health promotion program, integrating the acquired concepts.

1 – Historical and conceptual evolution of the concept health / disease;
2 – Behavioral change theories;
3 – Health risk and health protective behaviors and lifestyles;
4 – Stress and health;
5 – Managing stress and health behaviors.

• - Exam - 100.0%

• - Individual and/or Group Work - 100.0%

NAO

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