Health Policy and Promotion
Credit points
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Prerequisites
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)
Overview
In this unit, students explore global health promotion practices and the theoretical foundations and history of health promotion. They examine the social, cultural and policy influences that affect health for individuals and communities with a particular focus on physical activity. Students apply different models and theories of health promotion to demonstrate how behavioural change can take place.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- Articulate health promotion foundations, theories and strategies;
- Critically analyse the social ecological model of health as it relates to physical activity; and,
- Design a health promotion campaign that addresses a global health issue and communicate the strategies that underpin it.
Assessment
For Melbourne campuses
Assessment type: Test | Grade: 20%
Online tests x 2
Assessment type: Research Paper | Grade: 50%
Research paper related to the social ecological model of health
Assessment type: Project | Grade: 30%
Group project - Design a health promotion campaign with supporting documentation
Required reading
Selected readings will be made available via the unit VU Collaborate site.
As part of a course
This unit is not compulsory for any specific course. Depending on the course you study, this unit may be taken as an elective.