Psychology 1 - Exercise, 3 credits

After this course the student sholuld be able:
• To describe theories concerning behaviour change and learning.
• To provide fundamental practical knowledge concerning how to develop a plan for health behavior change at the individual level.
• To describe the fundamentals in communication skills.

The course will give an introduction to behavior modification principles and their applications. The main focus is going to be on health behavior change and physical activity. A homework assignment is presented concerning the development of an individually tailored exercise plan (or another health behavior) including strategies for relapse prevention. Furthermore, the course includes behavior change theories, motivational issues and fundamentals regarding communication skills.

The following teaching methods may be used in this course: Lectures, seminars, homework assignments, literature studies, videos.

Active participation in a seminar concerning a homework assignment.
Written examination.

If the course is closed down, or is subject to major changes, examination is offered within one year from the closing of the course.

Course evaluation will be given according to guidelines given by the board of education at the Karolinska Institute and in line with evaluation routines within the study programme.