KNPE 365 Motivational Interviewing for Physical Activity Behaviour Change Units: 3.00
Study of strategies to enhance intrinsic motivation and self-regulation for physical activity and health behaviour change in clinical settings. Students will learn and practice motivational interviewing skills for behaviour change in intensive weekly tutorial sessions.
Learning Hours: 126 (18 Lecture, 24 Tutorial, 84 Private Study)
Requirements: Prerequisite Level 3 or above and registration in a HLTH or KINE Plan and PSYC 100/6.0 and (KNPE 265/3.0 or HLTH 315/3.0).
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Recognize the processes of motivational interviewing in order to conduct responsible consultations that address health behaviour change in clinical settings.
- Create an inclusive environment that supports the physical, emotional, and mental well-being of the individual seeking counselling services.
- Apply motivational interviewing skills and knowledge to understand the challenges associated with physical activity and health behaviour change.
- Critically evaluate health behaviour change theories and strategies to assess their relationship and relevance with motivational interviewing.