Body image and health for a sustainable society

Education facts

Code: OM8930

The course explores theories of body perception with a focus on health from a sustainability perspective that includes gender, social and cultural aspects. The student will develop the ability to identify problems, analyse and identify solutions in combination with developing both a theoretical and clinical understanding of the relationship around body perception and health throughout the life span. The student will also gain an in-depth understanding of factors that affect the psychosocial understanding of adaptation based on social, cultural and a gender perspective.

Entry requirements

Passing grade worth at least 135 credits, of which at least 60 credits in nursing, medicine, health sciences, psychology or equivalent.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Body image and health for a sustainable society

  Kristianstad University

  Start date: 1 September 2025

  End date: 18 January 2026

  Pace of study: 25 %