SPOR08013 2022 Health Promotion

General Details

Full Title
Health Promotion
Transcript Title
Health Promotion
Code
SPOR08013
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
SPOR - Sport/Rec/Leisure
Department
MKTS - Marketing, Tourism & Sport
Level
08 - NFQ Level 8
Credit
05 - 05 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
Start Term
2022 - Full Academic Year 2022-23
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
Aileen Brennan, Paula Ryder
Programme Membership
SG_BSPOR_H08 202200 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Sport with Business SG_BBUSI_K08 202200 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Business L8 (Add-on) DoMTS SG_BBUSI_K08 202200 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Business L8 (Add-on) DoMTS SG_BSPOR_K08 202200 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Sport with Business (Add-on)
Description

Factors that determine the health of the individual and society be analysed. Students will source, interpret and apply health related literature from the current evidence base. Students will explore the practical aspects of planning and implementing health promotion interventions. Contemporary issues in health promotion will be explored.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;

1.

Illustrate the concepts of health and principles of health promotion and apply to health topics and given population groups.

2.

Critically interpret existing policy and the evidence base in terms of given health topics and population groups. 

3.

Assemble key processes involved in planning interventions and devise group work facilitation methods that can be used in HP activities in varied settings.

4.

Examine various emerging and contemporary issues that impact on health promotion

Teaching and Learning Strategies

  • Direct instruction: lectures
  • Review academic articles and debate current topics in health and health promotion.
  • Case study review - application of theory to cases on varied population groups and varied health topics.
  • Carry out practical HP activities - Linking with health campus events, or working with community/school groups
  • Guest speakers - experts working in HP e.g. mental health, community development
  • Social Networking applications and services, media analysis
  • Reflection/evaluation of practical HP activity
  • Integrate prior knowledge from other modules on the course especially in the area of community development, health and fitness, physical activity
  • Independent study/reading
  • Site visit
  • UDL

 

Module Assessment Strategies

Two pieces of CA to submit including one individual one group assignment. 

Individual written report on a topic area from the syllabus.

Group project. Design and implement a health promotion activity in a local setting. This work may be carried out on campus or with external groups as part of engagement activities. A written report will form part of the group work or may also take the form of poster presentations, media presentation or oral presentation. Students are given options for the topics on the group project and can link project work across certain modules on the course.

Repeat Assessments

Repeat assessments will be open bookcase study exam or project

Indicative Syllabus

LO 1: Health promotion principles, approaches and methods

  • Explore the concepts of health and the background to health promotion in the modern world.
  • Critically appraise current research on some of the following areas of HP: approaches, methods, multilevel interventions.
  • Examine the core concepts in the settings approach in HP and apply to a variety of settings.

LO 1 & 2:  Determinants of Health

  • Assemble the key determinants of health for given population groups.
  • Examine HP across the life-course.
  • Appraise some of the following social determinants of health in Ireland and their relevance: 
    • social class gradient & its consequences for population health
    • social capital & social cohesion and their bearing on health
    • poverty & social exclusion
    • health status of ethnic groups 
    • employment & the work environment 
    • housing & neighbourhoods 
    • transport 
    • food production, distribution and pricing 

LO 3: Planning a HP intervention

  • Practice group work skills inc: Role of the facilitator, Roles within the group, Methods used in group work situations in HP.
  • Plan a health promotion intervention/activity, apply planning models, set aims & objectives and implement.
  • Carry out evaluations and reflect on the activities.

LO 4: Promotion of mental health

  • Examine frameworks and strategies for promoting mental health
  • Illustrate internal, external protective and vulnerability factors as they apply to mental health & wellbeing
  • Conduct a review of successful mental HP programmes at different levels.

LO 4: Contemporary issues

  • Review relevant academic literature and debate emerging, controversial, locally relevant topics in health promotion.

Coursework & Assessment Breakdown

Coursework & Continuous Assessment
60 %
End of Semester / Year Formal Exam
40 %

Coursework Assessment

Title Type Form Percent Week Learning Outcomes Assessed
1 Individual written report Coursework Assessment Written Report/Essay 20 % Week 9 2,4
2 Group Project Coursework Assessment Group Project 40 % Week 11 1,3
             

End of Semester / Year Assessment

Title Type Form Percent Week Learning Outcomes Assessed
1 End of semester exam Final Exam Open Book Exam 40 % End of Semester 1,2,3,4
             
             

Full Time Mode Workload


Type Location Description Hours Frequency Avg Workload
Lecture Flat Classroom Lecture 4 Weekly 4.00
Independent Learning Not Specified Independent Learning 4 Weekly 4.00
Total Full Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 4.00 Hours

Required & Recommended Book List

Required Reading
2017-08-18 Digital Health Routledge
ISBN 9781317302193 ISBN-13 1317302192

The rise of digital health technologies is, for some, a panacea to many of the medical and public health challenges we face today. This is the first book to articulate a critical response to the techno-utopian and entrepreneurial vision of the digital health phenomenon. Deborah Lupton, internationally renowned for her scholarship on the sociocultural and political aspects of medicine and health as well as digital technologies, addresses a range of compelling issues about the interests digital health represents, and its unintended effects on patients, doctors and how we conceive of public health and healthcare delivery. Bringing together social and cultural theory with empirical research, the book challenges apolitical approaches to examine the impact new technologies have on social justice, and the implication for social and economic inequalities. Lupton considers how self-tracking devices change the patient-doctor relationship, and how the digitisation and gamification of healthcare through apps and other software affects the way we perceive and respond to our bodies. She asks which commercial interests enable different groups to communicate more widely, and how the personal data generated from digital encounters are exploited. Considering the lived experience of digital health technologies, including their emotional and sensory dimensions, the book also assesses their broader impact on medical and public health knowledges, power relations and work practices. Relevant to students and researchers interested in medicine and public health across sociology, psychology, anthropology, new media and cultural studies, as well as policy makers and professionals in the field, this is a timely contribution on an important issue.

Required Reading
2016-04-14 Foundations for Health Promotion Elsevier
ISBN 0702054429 ISBN-13 9780702054426

Revision of: Health promotion / Jennie Naidoo, Jane Wills. 2000. 2nd ed.

Recommended Reading
2016-11-07 Health Promotion Programs John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 9781119163336 ISBN-13 1119163331

Comprehensive coverage, real-world issues, and a focus on the practical aspects of health promotion Health Promotion Programs combines theory and practice to deliver a comprehensive introduction to the planning, implementation, and evaluation of health promotion programs. Presenting an overview of best practices from schools, health care organizations, workplaces, and communities, this book offers clear, practical guidance with an emphasis on hands-on learning. This new second edition has been updated to include discussion on today's important issues, including health equity, the Affordable Care Act, big data, E-health, funding, legislation, financing, and more. New coverage includes programs for underserved priority populations at a geographically-diverse variety of sites, and new practice and discussion questions promote engagement on highly-relevant topics. Public health is a critical aspect of any society, and health promotion programs play an important role. This book provides clear instruction, practical guidance, and multiple avenues to deeper investigation. Plan health promotion programs from the basis of health theory Gain in-depth insight on new issues and challenges in the field Apply what you're learning with hands-on activities Access digital learning aids and helpful templates, models, and suggestions Designed to promote engagement and emphasize action, this book stresses the importance of doing as a vital part of learningyet each step of the process is directly traceable to health theory, which provides a firm foundation to support a robust health promotion program. Health Promotion Programs is the essential introductory text for practical, real-world understanding.

Recommended Reading
2015-02-13 Health Promotion: Planning & Strategies SAGE Publications Ltd
ISBN 1446293998 ISBN-13 9781446293997

The definitive text on health promotion, this book covers both the knowledge-base and the process of planning, implementing and evaluating successful health promotion programmes.

This new edition features a companion website developed with an international team of contributors to support teaching and enhance learning. The website provides:

14 new and original international case studies of health promotion in action

Example discussion questions to encourage critical reflection in seminars and assessments

Free SAGE journal articles which support evidence-based learning.

Recent developments are covered throughout this third edition on topics such as asset-based approaches, mental health promotion and the use of social media in promoting health.

Recommended Reading
2016-02 Planning, Implementing, and Evaluating Health Promotion Programs Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 0134219929 ISBN-13 9780134219929

For undergraduate courses in Health Education, Promotion, and Planning. Provide Students with the Tools They Need to Be Successful in Health Promotion Planning, Implementing, and Evaluating Health Promotion Programs: A Primer provides students with a comprehensive overview of the practical and theoretical skills needed to plan, implement, and evaluate health promotion programs in a variety of settings. The Seventh Edition features updated information throughout, including the new Responsibilities and Competencies generated from the Health Education Specialist Practice Analysis-2015 (HESPA-2015), and reflects the latest trends in the field.

Recommended Reading
2017-08-29 Promoting Health - A Practical Guide Elsevier
ISBN 0702066923 ISBN-13 9780702066924

Leading the field in public health for over 30 years, Ewles & Simnett's seminal text is now in its seventh edition. This new edition, the second to be revised by Angela Scriven, has been thoroughly updated and aligned with national standards to provide an accessible, current, practical guide for all those involved in the what, why, who and how of health promotion and public health practice. New edition of a seminal text fully updated for today's reader Focuses on the theories, principles and competencies for practice across a wide range of settings ranging from communities, schools, and workplaces, to GP surgeries and hospitals Authoritative and accessible writing style helps make learning easy Reflective activities help students consolidate their learning Case studies - many from real life - provide practical examples to help readers apply concepts to their own setting Gives emphasis to good communication and the effective use of communication tools Practice points help readers structure their study and recap on what they have learned Describes changes to the structure and organisation of public health within the UK, including the latest national standards for work in health promotion and public health Outlines new research on the comparative effectiveness of different approaches to health promotion and public health practice Explores the development of public health communication strategies, including social marketing, social media campaigns, and use of pressure groups and 'nudging' Highlights the latest 'current thinking' across a variety of different settings, to ensure relevance to a broad array of practitioners working across differing settings Explores the increasing use of the internet to help individuals monitor and support their own wellbeing

Required Reading
2014-07-01 The Pocket Guide To Health Promotion McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
ISBN 9780335264728 ISBN-13 0335264727

The Pocket Guide to Health Promotion is a short, punchy and practical guide to health promotion aimed at students and practitioners.

Module Resources

Non ISBN Literary Resources
Journal Resources

International Journal of Health Promotion and Education

Health Promotion International

URL Resources

www.heapro.oxfordjournals.org 

www.publichealth.ie

www.healthpromotion.ie

www.safefood.net

www.hse.ie

Other Resources

Moodle page

Additional Information