Behaviour Change and Adherence

Module overview

This module examines the essential role of behaviour change in Clinical Exercise Physiology, focusing on promoting and sustaining physical activity and exercise in individuals with various health conditions. You will explore the psychological, social, and biological factors influencing exercise behaviour, including the effects of chronic illness and socio-cultural context. You will develop client-centred counselling skills underpinned by the principles of motivational interviewing and critically evaluate evidence-based models of behaviour changes. Utilising University of 天发娱乐棋牌_天发娱乐APP-官网|下载 academic expertise in simulation, you will develop person-centred communication skills, learning to co-produce personalised, sustainable intervention plans that foster long-term health improvements in clinical populations. This module aligns with CEP-UK standards, preparing students for effective, compassionate clinical practice.

Aims and Objectives

Learning Outcomes

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

Critically reflect on and evaluate personal practice in behaviour change communication, demonstrating insight, responsiveness, and the ability to adapt strategies to improve engagement and motivation in clinical settings.
Design and justify the use of evidence-informed counselling and coaching strategies (e.g. motivational interviewing, behaviour change techniques) to promote exercise initiation, maintenance, and long-term behavioural self-regulation in clinical populations.
Systematically evaluate and integrate client-centred data (e.g. goals, motivation, cultural background, psychosocial status, and clinical considerations) to co-produce tailored exercise interventions that optimise adherence and sustainable lifestyle change.
Demonstrate advanced understanding of psychosocial, cultural, and clinical barriers to exercise, applying this knowledge to promote a psychologically safe, inclusive, and health-enhancing approach to physical activity.
Critically appraise and synthesise contemporary theories of behaviour change, evaluating their applicability, strengths, and limitations within diverse clinical exercise physiology contexts.

Learning and Teaching

Teaching and learning methods

We will use a blended teaching and learning approach in this module which may include: ?Interactive lectures and clinical case-based seminars ?Practical workshops in communication and counselling techniques ?Peer role-play ?Simulated patient consultations - experiential and skills building exercises with opportunities for feedback and coaching ?Guided reading and critical analysis of scientific literature ?Reflective practice journals

Study time
Type	Hours
Blended Learning	31
Independent Study	160
Practical classes and workshops	9
Total study time	200

Assessment

Formative

This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.

Simulated Clinical Interview and reflection

Assessment Type: Formative
Feedback:
Final Assessment:
Group Work: No

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Simulated Examination	60%
Viva	40%

Repeat Information

Repeat type: Internal & External

Module overview

Aims and Objectives

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Syllabus

Learning and Teaching

Teaching and learning methods

Assessment

Formative

Simulated Clinical Interview and reflection

Summative

Repeat Information