PTY-30134 - Module Specification
School of Allied Health Professions and Pharmacy
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2026/27

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2026/27

This module forms part of the MSci Physiotherapy programme at Keele which is an innovative, integrated programme which prepares the graduate for clinical practice in changing health and social care settings. The module builds on content introduced in Years 1 and 2 and develops the students' understanding of behaviour change theory and the principles which underlie it. The module reflects the shifting emphasis away from increasing the quantity of care towards enhancing the quality of care and from a medical disease model towards a health model based on personal responsibility and prevention of disease.

This module aims to:
Explore behaviour change theory in the context of health and wellbeing.
Equip the students with the knowledge and skills to critically evaluate behaviour change interventions.
Enable students to apply their knowledge and skills to positively influence health and wellbeing in practice settings.

Intended Learning Outcomes

critically evaluate models of behaviour change in the context of health and wellbeing: 1
relate principles of behaviour change to behaviour change theory: 1
critically evaluate behaviour change interventions in the management of behaviours detrimental to health: 1

Study hours

30 tutor led hours include
~18 hours lectures,
~10 hours workshops, tutorials etc. and
~2 hours assessment preparation.
120 hours independent study.

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment