Description
Apply health psychological measures on persons of all ages and groups regarding health behavior, particularly with regard to health related risk behaviors such as diet, exercise, smoking, including advice in relation to the promotion and maintenance of health and the prevention of health risks, taking into account leisure and work.
Alternative labels
apply health psychological measure
use health psychological measures
apply health psychology measures
implement health psychological measures
apply a health psychology measure
implement health related psychological measures
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
occupation-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Apply health psychological measures is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Health psychologist: Health psychologists deal with the various aspects of health related behaviour of individuals and groups, by helping individuals or groups prevent illness and promote healthy behaviours by also providing counseling services. They perform tasks for the development of health promotion activities and projects on the basis of psychological science, research findings, theories, methods and techniques. They also engage in research about health related issues to influence public policy on health care issues.
Optional skill
Apply health psychological measures is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
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