Department of Health Psychology and Paedagogy

About

The activities of the department are aimed at the implementation of modern, high-quality research and education in psychology, art therapy, health sports and pedagogy, focusing on the health care context, and enriching this process with the results and experience gained in international contacts and cooperation.

Main tasks

Implement and develop scientific research activities involving students
Ensure a high-quality study process that meets the current requirements of the industry in the framework of health care, and to implement teaching methodical work
Develop and maintain international and local cooperation with other universities, employers and social partners, as well as provide consultations and expertise on issues of psychological assistance, health sports and pedagogy
Implement a creative exchange of experience and cooperation with other RSU structural units
Promote the improvement of the qualifications of the department's staff
Fulfill the University's common tasks to ensure the achievement of performance criteria

The lecturers of The Department of Health Psychology and Paedagogy participate in several research projects, lecture 82 study courses in 27 study programmes at all levels. The department has working groups in the following areas: research development, psychological support in working with different client and patient groups, counselling and intervention development, professional identity, competence development, assessment tools and methods. All lecturers participate in the working groups and each group has specific tasks in regard to study courses, methodological work and scientific research.