Health Promotion Theory & Methods (on campus)

POPH68501 Health Promotion Theory & Methods (on campus) 15 Semester 1 Postgraduate Taught Level 7 Angela Spencer Unit coordinator Division of Population Health, Health Services Res 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Masters/Integrated Masters P4 ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 7.5 This module provides a good grounding in the basic theory and practice of health promotion and prevention of ill health. In the unit we start by examining personal and professional perspectives in health and how these impact on individuals, communities and wider populations. We cover principle, methods and approaches to the development, planning and evaluation of health interventions whilst considering both the intended outcomes and potential unintended consequences for health inequalities.  This module provides a good grounding in the basic theory and practice of health promotion and prevention of ill health. In the unit we start by examining personal and professional perspectives in health and how these impact on individuals, communities and wider populations. We cover principle, methods and approaches to the development, planning and evaluation of health interventions whilst considering both the intended outcomes and potential unintended consequences for health inequalities.  The unit aims to:To acquire a critical understanding of the principles, methods and theoretical approaches to the promotion of health and the prevention of ill-health, and the planning and evaluation of health promotion programmes.To be able to apply learning to developing, planning and evaluating health promotion interventions and programmes in responses to relevant public health and health promotion issues.   Students should be able to:A1. Define health and ill-health and explain the underlying principles behind inequalities in health  Students should be able to: B1. Explain and critically discuss the principal methods and theoretical approaches to the promotion of health and prevention of ill-healthB2. Explain and critically discuss the principal methods and theoretical approaches to the evaluation and assessment of evidence for effectiveness of health promotion programmes and interventions    Students should be able to:C1. Apply their learning about theories and methods of health promotion, programme planning and evaluation to relevant public health and health promotion issues  Students should be able to: D1. Manage time and work to deadlines  This is a mandatory course unit for students studying on the on-campus MPH programme. There will be written materials by the tutors guiding students through the course, illustrated with photographs and figures to illustrate the rich topic areas. Much of the content will be presented through peer reviewed journals (accessible through the University library), media (newspaper and TV channels available online) and short videos (i.e. course tutors). Students will be directed to a variety of relevant literature each week, but also encouraged to research and explore and find their own sources.While there are overarching learning aims and objectives for the unit, each week will also contain its own learning objectives.There will be regular interaction with the tutors through scheduled interactive seminars. Students will be encouraged to use self-reflection to think about the ideas discussed and take part in discussion and problem-solving activities. Tutors are also accessible throughout the semester via online discussion boards and email.Students are required to work through teaching on the virtual learning platform including self-tests, discussion board activities and quizzes.All face to face activities are mandatory for all students. Attendance is monitored and an escalation policy is in place for non-attendance. The sessions will be recorded and made available for all students as part of good pedagogic practice for accessibility, revision and consolidation.   2 Written assignment (inc essay) 100% Students will be provided with personalised feedback for their final summative assignment (2000 words or equivalent) within 15 working days.  Further opportunities for formative feedback (on non-assessed work) will also be provided a course unit   MPH: the evidence bsd app (12) Masters in Public Health F2F Not Set Mandatory N Naidoo, Jennie, Jennie Naidoo, and Jane Wills. Foundations for Health Promotion. Fourth edition. Amsterdam: Elsevier, 2016. Print. (Required reading from the start of the module. Available online through the University library) Lectures 20 Seminars 50 80