96026 Health Promotion
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Credit points: 6 cp
Subject level:
Postgraduate
Result type: Grade and marksAnti-requisite(s): 92721 Health Education in Diabetes
Description
Students undertaking this subject establish an expanded knowledge base in the theory and processes of health promotion, which can be applied in a range of settings in both the health sector and the wider community. These include pedagogical approaches to behavioural change, social learning and communication frameworks. The subject provides students with useful frameworks to plan and evaluate health education programs in their workplace and beyond.
Subject learning objectives (SLOs)
| A. | Describe and critique the key theories and principles, including pedagogical approaches to health promotion |
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| B. | Discuss the scientific, social, cultural and economic bases of health promotion, as well as the political and ethical issues that affect health promotion activities |
| C. | Critically assess research evidence and policy priorities as they pertain to quality health promotion |
| D. | Appropriately apply the theories and frameworks, including pedagogical approaches used in the health education of patients of all ages and their families |
| E. | Analyse and synthesise appropriate strategies and approaches for developing and evaluating individual, community and media levels of health promotion |
Course intended learning outcomes (CILOs)
This subject also contributes specifically to the following graduate attributes:
- Demonstrate reflective critical thinking to enable critical appraisal of current practice, policy and research with the aim to enhance health care and healthcare outcomes, and transform health (1.0)
- Are effective, collaborative and responsive health professionals and potential leaders in a particular health field (2.0)
- Communicate effectively and appropriately in challenging, complex and diverse situations (4.0)
- Embody the international standard of professional qualities appropriate to the scope of their role in regional, national and global health (5.0)
Contribution to the development of graduate attributes
1. Demonstrate reflective critical thinking to enable critical appraisal of current practice, policy and research with the aim to enhance health care and health care outcomes, and transform health (CRITICAL THINKING)
3. Are socially, culturally and ethically accountable when engaging with individuals, families, interdisciplinary teams, communities, organisations and jurisdictions) (ACCOUNTABILITY)
Teaching and learning strategies
The subject will actively involve students in practical exercises before, during and after the face-to-face workshops that will build the required skills and knowledge in health promotion program planning and evaluation. Online and in class workshop activities will collaboratively engage students in the examination of actual program case studies. These will be augmented by presentations from practitioners who will provide expert insights and snap-shots from the field. The online activities will take 1 hour per week and prepare students for participation in the workshops and assessment tasks in a phased and iterative manner. Early feedback will be provided on moderated discussion board activities in week 1 and assessment will be explained in the face-to face-workshops as well as via the discussion board.
Content (topics)
- Definitions, history and key concepts in health promotion
- Behaviour change theories:
- Individuals
- Groups
- Organisations
- Communities
- Health promotion in action-examples of programs and the health promotion agenda:
- Local programs
- Disease specific programs
- National programs
- International programs
- Selecting the right theoretical framework for health promotion
- Evaluation of health promotion programs
- Selecting strategies
- Collecting data
Assessment
Assessment task 1: Weekly Online Activities
| Intent: | To assess students’ ability to apply key concepts of health promotion. |
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| Objective(s): | This assessment task addresses subject learning objective(s): A, B, C, D and E This assessment task contributes to the development of graduate attribute(s): 1.0, 2.0, 4.0 and 5.0 |
| Weight: | 30% |
| Length: | 200 - 250 words each |
Assessment task 2: Identifying Populations and Health Behaviours
| Intent: | To identify specific populations, their health behaviours and underlying psycho-social, medical, and political factors. |
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| Objective(s): | This assessment task addresses subject learning objective(s): B, C and E This assessment task contributes to the development of graduate attribute(s): 2.0, 4.0 and 5.0 |
| Weight: | 20% |
| Length: | 1,000 words maximum excluding reference list |
Assessment task 3: Understanding Health Promotion Theories
| Intent: | To understand theories commonly used in health promotion and their standing in contemporary health promotion. |
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| Objective(s): | This assessment task addresses subject learning objective(s): A and C This assessment task contributes to the development of graduate attribute(s): 1.0 and 4.0 |
| Weight: | 20% |
| Length: | 15 minutes presentation + Abstract - Discuss length with subject coordinator if you chose a mode of submission other than presentation in class |
Assessment task 4: Intervention Planning
| Intent: | To understand the process of planning health promotion interventions and searching for evidence-based components of health promotion interventions. |
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| Objective(s): | This assessment task addresses subject learning objective(s): A, B, C, D and E This assessment task contributes to the development of graduate attribute(s): 1.0, 2.0 and 5.0 |
| Weight: | 30% |
| Length: | 1,500 words maximum excluding reference list |
Minimum requirements
In order to pass this subject, students must complete ALL assessment tasks.
Required texts
There is no required textbook for this subject. Essential readings will be made available on Canvas.
Recommended texts
All recommended texts can be found in your reading list.
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