You need to complete the e-learning modules consisting 4 core modules and 2 elective modules. In each module, there will normally be 2 video clips and 1-2 article(s) on selected topics related to the themes of that module. Below are the videos and articles that you will find on Blackboard (http://learn.polyu.edu.hk):
| Module | Article | Video | |
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| Core | Physical Health | 1. “Why exercise works magic” | 1. “Health craze” 2. “Healing through diet” |
| Mental Health | 1. “Bad Moods, Begone” 2. “How to Get Over Status Anxiety” |
1. “Power of Vulnerability” 2. “Pearl Report: Facing Fear” |
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| Social Health | 1. “Beyond Anger and Blame” 2. “Friendship Law of Attraction” |
1. “Friendship” 2. “Connected, but Alone?” |
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| Spiritual Health | 1. “Lesson for Living” | 1. “Success” 1A: 8 traits of successful people 1B: The power of passion 1C: Why it pays to work hard 1D: The importance of focus 1E: Success is a continuous journey 2. “ME Generation” |
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| Elective* | Stress & Coping | 1. “The Science of Stress” | 1. “Abrupt Stress” 2. “Work Stress” |
| Depression & Suicide | 1. “Perfect student, shocking suicide” 2. “The art of avoiding depression” |
1. “Overcoming hopelessness” 2. “Feeling Good” |
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| Internet Addiction | 1. “Surfing not studying: Dealing with internet addiction on campus” |
1. “What you need to know about internet addiction” 2. “Korea’s Internet Addicts” |
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| Character Strengths | 1. “Character Strengths: Research and Practice” 2. “Getting serious about funny: Psychologists see humor as a character strength” |
1. “Grit: The power of passion and perseverance” | |
| First Aids Basics | 1. “Sudden cardiac arrest: tracking a silent killer” 2. “Exercise and cardiovascular health” 3. “AEDs: High-Tech Help for Cardiac Arrest” 4. “CPR & AED Training Organizations” 5. “AED map on campus” |
1. “What happens during a heart attack?” 2. “How humor can help to save a life?” |
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*You will need to choose any two elective modules to complete.
At the end of each module, you are required to take a quiz containing 5 multiple choice questions based on the articles and videos. The completion of the module requires passing the quiz by giving correct answers to ALL questions. Unlimited number of attempts will be given. The completion of this component would take you around 11 to 12 hours.