PUBH 2001 Approaches to Health Promotion

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Credit Points 10

Legacy Code 400867

Coordinator Freya Macmillan Opens in new window

Description For Campbelltown or Online 4656 Bachelor of Health Science students, 400867 Approaches to Health Promotion is replaced with 401392 Health Promotion Theory and Approaches. Health promotion is a process that seeks to enable individuals, carers, communities and populations to increase control over their health. It does so by addressing the determinants of health and equity issues, leading to improved health outcomes. Theoretical underpinnings of the various approaches to health promotion are explored in this unit. In addition, factors that enhance and limit health promotion are analysed in conjunction with bigger picture approaches of working with policy. The best evidence-based practice for health promotion is outlined together with the need to move beyond education.

School Health Sciences

Discipline Health Promotion

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 2 10cp

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Level Undergraduate Level 2 subject

Equivalent Subjects PUBH 2011 - Essentials of Health Promotion PUBH 2002 - Approaches to Health Promotion (WSTC)

Assessment

The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.

Item Length Percent Threshold Individual/Group Task
Quiz 4 x 10 MCQ 25 N Individual
Critical Review 1,000 words 30 N Individual
Professional Task 1 page 5 N Individual
Report 1,000 words 30 N Individual
Professional Task 10 x 1h tutorial classes, for 10 consecutive weeks 10 N Individual

Prescribed Texts

  • Gottwald, M., & Goodman-Brown, J. (2012). A Guide to Practical Health Promotion. Maidenhead: McGraw

Teaching Periods