Health Promotion (Theory and Concepts)

Course aim

The aim of this course is to provide students with foundational knowledge in health promotion principles, values and approaches for reducing health inequities and promoting population health.

Course content

Health promotion principles, values, and major theoretical frameworks; application of theory in health promotion activities and projects; Health promotion professional competencies.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Specific program
Program	Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
IBNF	HLTH 1025	Health and Society
DBBN	HLTH 1025	Health and Society
IBHL	HLTH 1029	Foundations of Health

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	1.5 hours x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Essay, Examination, Group Presentation and Summary, Participation

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.