13169 (v.2) Health Promotion Methods 682

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Area:	School of Public Health
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	4.0
Lecture:	1 x 3 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:	Critical assessment of the selection of health promotion strategies and methods. Applying models of behaviour change, group process, community development and population based theories to health promotion. Health education, learning styles, principles of learning, group formation, group facilitation, values, beliefs and attitude identification, community development, environmental adaptations, negotiation and conflict resolution.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit students will be able to - Outline a range of health promotion strategies and methods. Demonstrate skills in the selection and application of strategies and methods for health promotion programs in a variety of settings. Develop and apply health promotion strategies, methods and activities appropriate for specific groups. Work as a team member in the design and presentation of a health promotion educational intervention.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Selection of required readings - Gori G., (2001), Individualized or Population Risks - What is the Argument? American Journal of Public Health. Howat P., Maycock B., Jackson L., Lower T., Cross D., Collins J. and vanAsselt K., (2000), Development of Competency Based University Health Promotion Courses, International Journal of Health Promotion. VII, 33-38. Macdonald G., (2000), A New Evidence Framework for Health Promotion Practice, Health Education Journal 59, 3-11. Marmot M. and Wilkinson R., (1999), Social Determinants of Health, Oxford University Press. Maycock B., Howat P. and Slevin T., (2001), A Decision Making Model for Health Promotion Advocacy, The Case for Advocacy of Drunk Driving Measures, IUHPE Promotion and Education, Vol VIII/2. RockhillB., (2001), The Privatisation of Risk, American Journal of Public Health.
Unit Texts:	Maylock B., (1999), Health Promotion Methods - The Science and Art of Selecting and Implementing Health Promotion Methods.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Assignment One 20%, Assignment Two 50%, Workbook 30%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y Y Y 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2     Y 2004 Geraldton University Centre Semester 1 Y     2004 Geraldton University Centre Semester 2 Y