Unit details
Prerequisites
HHB2000 - Social Epidemiology
HFB2104 - Introduction to Research Methods
HPT3002 - Advanced Evidence Based Practice for Health Professionals
Co-requisites
Nil
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Learning Outcomes
1. | Critically analyse the evolution of the health promotion movement as articulated in various health charters of the 20th and 21st Century; | ||
2. | Apply relevant knowledge of health promotion principles and frameworks; | ||
3. | Determine and analyse the elements of successful health promotion projects and programs; and | ||
4. | Critically review and apply key health behaviour models to the practice of health promotion. |
Assessment
Assessment type | Description | Grade |
---|---|---|
Presentation | Preliminary presentation of Group Health Promotion Activity (5 minutes) | 10% |
Case Study | Health promotion program analysis Part A and Part B (total 2000 words) | 50% |
Presentation | 1. Group Health Promotion Activity, resource and presentation (15 mins/1500 words equivalent) 2. Individual Reflection (250 words) | 40% |
Required reading
Foundations for Health Promotion 4th ed.
Naidoo,J.,Wills, J. (2016)
London: Bailliere Tindal/Elsevier
Promoting health: The primary health care approach 6th ed.
Talbot, L., & Verrinder, G. (2017)
Sydney: Churchill Livingstone/Elsevier
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