Units
Health Promotion Practice
Unit code: PUB406
Contact hours: 3
Credit points: 12
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This unit ties together the fundamental health promotion knowledge and constructs covered in earlier units in the public health subject area. It builds upon this basis to introduce students to the range of strategies available to a health promotion practitioner. The unit promotes an appreciation of the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches, as well as related administrative factors. Students undertake a small health promotion project in groups of 3-4. This is an essential field of study for those students who wish to work in a health promotion or related field.
Availability
| Semester | Available |
|---|---|
| 2012 Semester 2 | Yes |
Sample subject outline - Semester 2 2013
Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.
Rationale
This unit ties together the fundamental health promotion knowledge and constructs covered in earlier units in the Public Health subject area. It builds upon this basis to introduce you to the range of health promotion strategies available to practitioners working in health related fields. This is an essential field of study for those who wish to work in a health promotion or related field.
Aims
This unit aims to promote an appreciation of the strengths and weaknesses of different health promotion approaches, as well as related administrative factors.
Objectives
On completion of this subject, you should be able to:
1. demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of recognised health promotion strategies
2. critically assess the factors that influence the selection and application of health promotion strategies, demonstrating advanced and comprehensive knowledge of the criteria for selection
3. state and explain the implications of resource and organisational factors for strategy selection
4. synthesise and critically analyse research relating to health promotion and the application of particular strategies in various settings
5. demonstrate skills in identifying and applying strategies to meet specific behavioural and socio-environmental approaches to health promotion practice.
Content
The course content focuses on methods for planning health promotion programs along with the strategies that may be incorporated into health promotion interventions. Topics include: needs assessment, program planning, writing goals and objectives, evaluation, Ottawa Charter strategies, media strategies, brochures/pamphlets, advocacy and lobbying, policy, legislation, organisational change, and settings approaches.
Approaches to Teaching and Learning
This unit will be available in internal mode. You will interact with lecturers and guest lecturers, and use texts and a range of recommended readings to learn. You will also participate in lectures and discussions, read and understand health promotion related journal articles and books, and critically evaluate strategies utilised within a given setting to address an identified health issue. Conducting a group presentation describing community partnerships and writing a summary report on this activity will consolidate your learning.
An on-line teaching (Blackboard) page has been established for this unit. The page contains readings associated with the unit that are not from the unit text books. It may also be used to post activities, lecture notes and other course materials for you to access.
Assessment
There are three assessments to be completed throughout the semester.Assessment will be spaced throughout the semester to provide the opportunity for feedback on your learning at key points. You will be provided with feedback on each assessment item as you progress through the unit.
Assessment name:
Presentation
Description:
Community Partnership
You are required to collaborate to conduct a seminar presentation in small groups to report on the various processes and strategies adopted by a selected community partnership.
Relates to objectives:
1,2,3
Weight:
20%
Internal or external:
Internal
Group or individual:
Group
Due date:
Mid-semester
Assessment name:
Report
Description:
Community Partnership
You will complete a written report critically reflecting on the community partnership you assessed and linking with literature within the field.
Due: One week after group presentation.
Relates to objectives:
1,2,3
Weight:
35%
Internal or external:
Internal
Group or individual:
Individual
Due date:
Mid-semester
Assessment name:
Report
Description:
Strategies for a Selected Health Issue
You will be required to critically review health promotion practice for a selected health issue in a chosen setting or environment. You will outline strengths and limitations of various strategies and provide recommendations for the future.
Relates to objectives:
1,2,4
Weight:
45%
Internal or external:
Internal
Group or individual:
Individual
Due date:
Week 13
Academic Honesty
QUT is committed to maintaining high academic standards to protect the value of its qualifications. To assist you in assuring the academic integrity of your assessment you are encouraged to make use of the support materials and services available to help you consider and check your assessment items. Important information about the university's approach to academic integrity of assessment is on your unit Blackboard site.
A breach of academic integrity is regarded as Student Misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties.
Resource materials
Egger, G., Spark, R, Lawson, J, Donovan, R. (1999). Health Promotion: Strategies and Methods. Sydney: MacGraw Hill.
Glanz, K., Rimer, B.K, & Lewis, F.M. (2002). Health Behavior and Health Education: Theory, Research and Practice, Third Edition. Jossey-Bass, San Francisco, CA.
Ewles, L., Simnett, I. (1999). Promoting Health: A Practical Guide. London: Bailliere Tindall.
Hawe, P., Degeling, D, Hall, J. (1990). Evaluating Health Promotion: A Health Workers Guide. Sydney: MacLennan & Petty.
O'Connor-Fleming, M., Parker, E. (2007). Health Promotion: Principles and Practice in the Australian Context. Sydney: Allen and Unwin.
Recommended Journals:
- Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health
- American Journal of Public Health
- Australian Journal of Rural Health
- Drug Education (US)
- Health Education Research
- Health Issues
- Health Promotion Canada
- Health Promotion International
- Health Promotion Journal of Australia
- Journal of Nutrition Education
- Social Science and Medicine
Risk assessment statement
Assessment for this unit will involve a workplace-based assignment. You should be aware of and abide by the health and safety requirements of the workplace and you are expected to undergo any induction or other training provided in the workplace for employees or visitors to the workplace as appropriate. In addition, substantial computer-based work will be required. You should refer to the guidelines for safe work at VDUs contained in the SPH Guidelines to Students.
Disclaimer - Offer of some units is subject to viability, and information in these Unit Outlines is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.
Last modified: 31-May-2012
