PSBB086 Foundations of wellbeing

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2024
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Taught in person.
Teacher(s)
Sofiia Berezka, Ph.D. (lecturer), PhDr. Zuzana Slováčková, Ph.D. (deputy)
Guaranteed by
Sofiia Berezka, Ph.D.
Department of Psychology – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Jarmila Valchářová
Supplier department: Department of Psychology – Faculty of Arts
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 20 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/20, only registered: 0/20, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/20
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The course «Foundations of wellbeing» will allow participants to better understand and apply the concepts of wellbeing and health in their daily lives, establish individual balance and increase personal productivity in various aspects of wellbeing (including physical, emotional, cognitive, social, spiritual and professional wellbeing), and teach basic techniques and practical tools to improve their well-being and ensure harmony in life.
Learning outcomes
Graduates of the course will: be aware of the areas of wellbeing, be able to assess their own areas of wellbeing (including physical, emotional, cognitive, social, spiritual and professional wellbeing), have techniques and strategies to improve personal performance and well-being in various life areas.
Syllabus
  • Main Topics: definition of wellbeing and its components; physical wellbeing, cognitive wellbeing, social wellbeing, spiritual wellbeing, emotional wellbeing, professional wellbeing, environmental wellbeing, wellbeing support techniques.
Literature
  • Ageing, physical activity, recreation and wellbeing (2016). Edited by Barbara Humberstone - Maria Konstantaki. Newcastle upon Tyne: Cambridge Scholars Publishing.
  • Rath, T., & Harter, J. (2010). Wellbeing: The five essential elements. Gallup Press.
  • SPRATT Jennifer (2017). Wellbeing, equity and education : a critical analysis of policy discourses of wellbeing in schools. Cham: Springer. Xi.
Teaching methods
Interactive course management, work in groups, homework.
Assessment methods
Continuous completion of short assignments, activity in class, participation in the final seminar, creation of a personal development plan, completion of an initial and final questionnaire.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: every week.
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