Prerequisites for Module
None in addition to course entry requirements.
Corequisite Modules
None.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
To increase critical awareness of health improvement and health promotion in the context of public health by evaluating the underpinning principles and concepts of health improvement and health promotion in different sectors.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Discuss the relationship between health improvement, health promotion and public health.
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Discuss the role and development of health improvement, health promotion and public health.
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Critically examine the impact of inequalites on the health of individuals and communities.
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Reflect on and critically evaluate a specific area of practice in relation to the theoretical underpinning of health improvement and health promotion.
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Reflect on and evaluate the impact of the wider determinants of health on a specific area of practice.
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Indicative Module Content
Evolution of health promotion and public health to the present day; definitions of health promotion and health improvement; underpinning principles of health promotion; social determinants of the health of the population; inequalities; introduction to the politics of health; influences of policy on health; applying the principles of health promotion;
| Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Distance Learning |
| 35 |
Directed Study
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| 165 |
Private Study
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| 100 |
Mode of Delivery
Blended learning, distance learning, workshops, student centred learning
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Component 1 | 1,2,3,4,5
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Component 1 - A written piece of coursework.
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | BAGGOTT, R. 2000. Public Health: Policy and Politics Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan
| | 2. | BUNTON, R. and MACDONALD, G., 2002. Health Promotion: Disciplines, Diversity and Developments, 2nd ed. London: Routledge
| | 3. | DAVIES, M. and MACDOWALL, W., 2007. Health Promotion Theory Maidenhead: Open University Press
| | 4. | EWLES, L. and SIMNETT, I., 2005. Promoting Health:A Practical Guide 5th ed. London: Balliere Tindall
| | 5. | MACDOWALL, W., BONELL, C. and DAVIES, M., 2007. Health Promotion Practice. Maidenhead: Open University Press
| | 6. | NAIDOO, J. and WILLS, J., 2000. Health Promotion: Foundations for Practice, 2nd ed. London: Balliere Tindall
| | 7. | Current journals and research articles.
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