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HH205: Public Health and Health Promotion

Module Title Public Health and Health Promotion
Module Code HH205
Module Tutor Elaine Scott Brown
School Institute of Education and Public Services
CAT Points 15
Level of Study 5
Pre-requisites Before taking this module you must pass HH101
Co-requisites None
Restrictions None
Brief Description This module enables students to develop their skills and understanding of health promotion through the theoretical examination and practical application of a range of theories, models and approaches to health promotion within a public health framework
Indicative Syllabus Behavioural and environmental determinants of health; Theories and models of health promotion including pervasive, persuasive and politically-charged models, and issues regarding social exclusion and sustainability. Inter-agency working. Ethical issues - global versus local perspectives, lifestyle choice versus paternalism, risk identity.
Learning Outcomes

i. Knowledge and Understanding

On successful completion of the module the students should be able to:
a) Critically discuss the implications of health promotion practice in a range of settings;
b) Analyse the promotion of health within the emerging public health agenda, taking into account the wider determinants of health;
c) Critically understand, select and apply appropriate health promotion planning, implementation and evaluation strategies to practice, working within a multi- agency approach;
d) Critically analyse some of the ethical and political issues involved in the promotion of health.



ii. Skills
On successful completion of the module the students should be able to:
a) Plan programmes;
b) Present information;

c) Evaluate information.
Learning and Teaching Activities Staff contact time circa 20% (to include: lectures, groupwork, tutorials)
Student independent study circa 80% (to include: reading and research, seminar and assignment preparation)
Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) 001: 20% Coursework: Standard: 500 words or equivalent
002: 80% Coursework: Standard: 2500 words or equivalent
Special Assessment Requirements None
Indicative Resources

The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.

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