Introduction to Health Promotion and Public Health
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| HLTH1001 | Health Sciences | 1 | 20 | Autumn UK |
- Code
- HLTH1001
- School
- Health Sciences
- Level
- 1
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Autumn UK
Summary
This course introduces the concepts of health promotion and public health with examples of contemporary health and social care practice. The course will cover the following learning topics:
Definitions of health and ill health
Contemporary health care systems
Wider determinants of health
Concepts of health promotion and public health
Models of health promotion addressing public health strategies
Ethical principles underpinning health promotion initiatives
Target Students
Students on the BSc Health Promotion and Public Health Academic Plan
Classes
There will be 60 hours tutor led teaching - the remaining 140 hours are allocated for self-directed study activities, tutorials and assignment support
Assessment
- 100% Assignment: Students will submit a 3,000 word assignment focusing on a health determinant.
Assessed by end of designated period
Educational Aims
The course aims to develop student knowledge and understanding of models of health promotion and public health policy drivers and define the wider determinants of health.Learning Outcomes
Describe definitions of health and ill health
Explore contemporary health care systems
Explain the wider determinants of health
Define the concepts of health promotion and public health
Identify models of health promotion addressing public health strategies
Demonstrate understanding of the ethical principles underpinning health promotion initiatives