| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
|---|---|
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
This module introduces the theory, concepts and practical issues relating to the planning, implementation and evaluation of public health interventions. It begins by explaining the underlying ideas and theories of public health interventions. It then provides practical examples of the implementation of theory in relation to topics such as healthy eating, tobacco and alcohol control, and tackling health inequalities. Finally, the evidence base for public health intervention and its evaluation and management are covered.
The course covers: Health promotion intervention theory, models and methods, as well as theory and methods for evaluation of interventions, needs assessment, strategy development and management. A range of topics are covered as examples in sessions, including diet and nutrition, obesity, physical activity, tobacco control and smoking, alcohol consumption and physical activity, injury prevention and primary care.
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Academic Staff Contact Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 9 | 2:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | Seminars |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 82:00 | 82:00 | 0:00 | N/A |
| Total | 100:00 | 18:00 |
The nature of the subject, key learning outcomes and class size are best suited to a participatory approach to learning, with ample time for discussion and problem-solving small group work.
Additional experience of problem solving will be gained in un-tutored sessions designed to enable students to work together on practical problems between more formal tutored sessions.
Extensive self-directed learning, in particular through guided reading and web-based research, will complement classroom teaching.
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 2 | M | 100 | 2000 words |
| Description | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | M | 100 | 2000 words |
The written assignment aims to assess some of the key knowledge and skill-based learning outcomes and aims to test the student’s ability to :
1. critically analyse a specific health promotion intervention, identifying the underlying rationale and relevant theory
2. identify relevant research literature relating to a specific health promotion intervention
3. critically appraise the literature identified
4. synthesise the evidence in a report, making recommendations for further research and evidence-based practice
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