Duration
15h Th
Number of credits
| Bachelor in motor sciences | 2 crédits |
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
The aim of this course is to familiarize students with psychology, notably by helping them understand the scientific approach that underpins this discipline. The course will primarily address key concepts in health psychology (e.g., risk compensation and attribution theory) as well as several health-related models. Students will also be introduced to the relationship between personality, health behaviours, and participation in sport and physical activity. They will be familiarized with the clinical approach in psychology (e.g., prevention) and withinnovations in healthcare. Finally, the course will present the major schools of thought that have shaped the contemporary landscape ofpsychological science.
Beyond the theoretical concepts covered, practical examples will be used throughout the course to illustrate and contextualize the material.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
At the end of the course, the student will be able to understand the key concepts of health psychology. They will also be made aware of the nuances that exist between received ideas and ideas resulting from scientific research in psychology (e.g., importance of the scientific method).
He will know the main theoretical perspectives in psychology and will be able to understand the different conceptions of psychological functioning. He will have a better representation of the supports that can be used in connection with sports practice.
He will have knowledge from the psychology of health allowing him to understand the issues - for example - of engaging in a sporting activity.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
None
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
- Ex-cathedra courses
- eLearning
- Reading of scientific papers
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Blended learning
Additional information:
Blended learning
Additional information:
- Ex cathedra courses
- eLearning
- Reading of scientific papers
Course materials and recommended or required readings
Platform(s) used for course materials:
- eCampus
- MyULiège
Further information:
- Slides
- Personal notes
- Articles and book chapters will be provided to students.
- Etienne et al. (2021). Les MOOCies...Agir pour sa santé (more info: https://sqrbooks.fr/product/les-moocies-agir-pour-sa-sante/)
- Odgen, J. (2019). Health Psychology (6th edition). McGraw-Hill Education
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire )
- Remote
written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire )
Out-of-session test(s)
Further information:
Examination
The final grade is based on:
- A group project with an oral presentation, completed outside the examination period
- A written examination consisting of closed-ended questions (multiple-choice questions or generalized true/false questions; marked out of 20)
If both components are passed, the final grade will be the average of the two marks.
If only the group project is failed, students will be required to complete a resit assignment during the second examination session.
If only the closed-ended questions of the written examination are failed, the final grade will correspond to the failing examination mark, and students will be required to retake the examination during the second examination session.
A collective examination review session will be organized upon registration within 15 days of the publication of the results. Detailed arrangements will be communicated via eCampus and MyULiège.
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
- Schedule and location is defined by the secretariat
- In comparison to 2025-2026, the course program and its content have been modified.
Contacts
Aurélie Wagener, aurelie.wagener@uliege.be
Students are expected to follow basic rules of politeness. Any mail that does not meet these criteria will be ignored.
Association of one or more MOOCs
The MOOC entitled 'Agir pour sa santé (Y1)' is associated with this course.