FVP: UPPVIP078 Wellbeing I (Winter 2024)
Course objectives
he objective of the "Wellbeing" course is to provide students with a deeper understanding of concepts related to mental and physical health, stress management, and relaxation techniques. The course focuses on the practical acquisition of skills necessary for maintaining personal wellbeing and balance in daily life. Students will learn various stress management strategies, relaxation, and meditation techniques, and how to apply these techniques in both professional and personal contexts.
The course complements and enriches knowledge gained from other psychological disciplines, particularly in the fields of health psychology and positive psychology. The skills acquired will be valuable to students in both academic settings and their future professional practice, where they can help prevent burnout and promote overall health.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge of Stress Management Techniques: Students will learn and be able to apply various stress management and relaxation techniques.
Ability to Perform Relaxation Exercises: Students will be able to independently practice relaxation and meditation techniques that contribute to their personal wellbeing.
Application of Self-care: Students will be able to create a self-care plan and maintain life balance, which they can implement in their daily lives.
Reflection and Self-assessment: Students will be able to reflect on their experiences and evaluate the effectiveness of the techniques and strategies they have applied.
Teaching methods
Experiential Seminar: Interactive and practical exercises focused on stress management and relaxation techniques.
Practical Exercises: Guided relaxation and meditation exercises, including breathing techniques and mindfulness practices.
Discussion and Sharing: Group discussions on personal experiences, sharing insights, and reflecting on learned techniques.
Self-reflection: Activities focused on personal reflection and creating an individual self-care plan.
Assessment methods
Active Participation: Assessment based on active participation in seminars, including engagement in practical exercises and discussions.
Practical Skills: Assessment of the ability to apply stress management and relaxation techniques in practice during the seminar.
Reflection and Self-assessment: Assessment based on personal reflection and sharing of experiences with the applied techniques.
Course syllabus