Studying online
There are now 2 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
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Unit Overview
- Description
This unit provides an introduction to health promotion strategies and interventions that take into account individual, social and environmental determinants of health and examines several approaches to influencing behaviour. Students have the opportunity to develop a health program using a planning and evaluation framework together with an overview of behavioural and social ecological models relevant to health promotion. The emphasis is on the prevention of chronic diseases which are strongly influenced by individual lifestyles and the changing social and economic environment. Students are involved in designing and where possible (COVID-19 depending) implementing a small intervention on campus during the semester. Topics covered include understanding health behaviour, health promotion planning and evaluation, selection of target groups and settings and an introduction to commonly used health promotion strategies.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Semester 2 UWA (Perth) Face to face - Details for undergraduate courses
- Level 3 core unit in the Public Health major sequence
- Level 3 elective
- Outcomes
Students are able to (1) define health promotion and discuss determinants of health with a local and global perspective (including individual, social, environmental, economic and policy); (2) describe the principles of health promotion within a population health framework; (3) discuss the importance of policy-related interventions and a settings approach to health promotion practice; (4) analyse the strengths and weaknesses of different health promotion strategies and their effectiveness and cultural appropriateness; (5) define formative, process, impact and outcome evaluation and describe the application of these types of evaluation to health promotion initiatives; (6) discuss and apply the components of the Precede-Proceed planning framework and its use in managing health at a population level; (7) outline and apply the steps of project management to the development of initiatives aimed at the individual, community and societal level; (8) plan a program based on health promotion theory and applying the principles of the Ottawa Charter; (9) demonstrate an ability to work in teams to produce an outcome; (10) develop a self-directed learning philosophy and skills in thinking and reasoning logically and creatively; (11) demonstrate effective written communication skills; and (12) demonstrate effective oral communication skills.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) group planning framework report; (2) group final report and presentation; (3) final examination; and (4) tutorial participation. Further information is available in the unit outline.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Dr Julie Saunders
- Unit rules
- Contact hours
- lectures: 2 hours per week
workshops: 2 hours per week - Text
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Keleher, H. et al. eds Understanding Health Promotion: OUP 2007
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Unit readings, including any essential textbooks, are listed in the unit outline for each unit, one week prior the commencement of study. The unit outline will be available via the LMS and the UWA Handbook one week prior the commencement of study. Reading lists and essential textbooks are subject to change each semester. Information on essential textbooks will also be made available on the Essential Textbooks. This website is updated regularly in the lead up to semester so content may change. It is recommended that students purchase essential textbooks for convenience due to the frequency with which they will be required during the unit. A limited number of textbooks will be made available from the Library in print and will also be made available online wherever possible. Essential textbooks can be purchased from the commercial vendors to secure the best deal. The Student Guild can provide assistance on where to purchase books if required. Books can be purchased second hand at the Guild Secondhand bookshop (second floor, Guild Village), which is located on campus.
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.