Prerequisites for Module
None in addition to course entry requirements.
Corequisite Modules
None.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
To enable students to develop the ability to plan, implement and evaluate health improvement and health promotion programmes ensuring sustainability is addressed.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Justify the most appropriate framework for planning health promotion and health improvement programmes.
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Discuss the implications of short termism in the context of health promotion and health improvement.
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Critically analyse the range and roles of stakeholders in the planning of health promotion and health improvement programmes.
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Determine the skills necessary to implement and evaluate a health promotion programme.
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Indicative Module Content
Sustainability; stakeholder roles; outcome measures; short termism versus long termism; resource management; leadership development; planning frameworks; approaches to governance; needs assessment; approaches to evaluation; outcome measures and indicators; strategic working and implementation.
| Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Distance Learning |
| 22 |
| 0 |
Directed Study
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| 48 |
Private Study
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| 80 |
Mode of Delivery
Workshops, blended learning, e learning, distance learning.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Component 1 | 1,2,3,4
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Component 1 - A written piece of coursework.
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | EGGER, G., SPARK, R. and DONOVAN, R., 2005. Health Promotion: Strategies and Methods. 2nd ed. North Ryde NSW: McGraw Hill Australia Pty Ltd
| | 2. | EWLES, L. and SIMNETT, I., 2005. Promoting Health: Practical Guide. 5th ed. London:Balliere Tindall
| | 3. | JOHNSON, G. and SCHOLES, K. eds., 2001. Exploring Public Sector Strategy. Harlow: Prentice Hall
| | 4. | NUTBEAM, D. and BAUMAN, A., 2006. Evaluation in a Nutshell - A practical guide to the evaluation of health promotion programmes. North Ryde NSW:McGraw-Hill Australia Pty Ltd
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