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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Principles Of Health And Wellbeing Promotion
Reference HS2143 Version 2
Created November 2021 SCQF Level SCQF 8
Approved August 2019 SCQF Points 15
Amended November 2021 ECTS Points 7.5

Aims of Module
This module aims to increase the student's understanding and application of concepts of health and wellbeing in addressing public health agendas.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Explain concepts, theories and models of health and their influence on health and wellbeing.
2 Explain the main challenges of promoting health and wellbeing amongst different population groups in society.
3 Communicate key health and wellbeing messages for specific populations underpinned by appropriate psychological and sociological principles.

Indicative Module Content
Theories and models of health promotion; health inequalities; health and wellbeing policies; evaluation of health improvement strategies; enablement; principles, theories and models of behavior change; physical activity; psychological and sociological determinants of health; humanising healthcare; person-centred care; the role of technology in health and wellbeing; community engagement and co-production; communicating key health and wellbeing messages; presenting information.

Module Delivery
Blended delivery comprising on campus and online learning and engagement. This will include Workshops, Tutorials, Seminars, Digital Learning Resources and Simulation.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours N/A 18
Non-Contact Hours N/A 132
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours N/A N/A
TOTAL N/A 150
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body    

ASSESSMENT PLAN
If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only.
Component 1
Type: Coursework Weighting: 100% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3
Description: Development of an educational tool

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
Coursework graded A-F
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A A
B B
C C
D D
E E
F Fails to achieve the minimum requirements for an E
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module Successful completion of all Stage One modules (or equivalent) will normally be required.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 HANNAH,M.,2014.Humanising Healthcare Patterns of Hope for Systems Under Strain. Oxford : Triarchy Press
2 SCRIVEN, A., EWLES, L. & SIMNETT, I., 2017. Promoting health: a practical guide. 7th ed. Edinburgh: Bailliere Tindall.
3 NAIDOO, J. & WILLS, J., 2009. .Foundations for Health Promotion. 3rd ed. Edinburgh: Bailliere Tindall.


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