Module Details

Module Code: SPRT7031
Title: Health, Wellness and Self Care
Long Title: Health, Wellness and Self Care
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2024/25 ( September 2024 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 7200 - Health Care
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module aims to develop the learners awareness and knowledge of the dimensional model approach to wellness and health. It enables the learner to apply this knowledge to optimise the lives of individuals within the social care field.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Discuss the concept of health and associated definitions. Domains (1.20; 5.1; 5.4).
LO2 Review current major policy documents and reports relating to peoples' lifestyle, resilience, and wellness within the social care context in Ireland. Domains (1.1; 1.3; 1.6; 1.9; 1.17; 1.18; 1.20; 3.7; 3.10; 3.12; 3.13; 3.14; 4.4; 5.1; 5.4; 5.11; 5.19).
LO3 Plan and design wellness and stress management programmes. Domains (1.3; 1.15; 1.18; 1.20; 2.1; 2.3; 2.4; 2.12; 3.1; 3.2; 3.3; 3.4; 3.5; 3.6; 3.7; 3.8; 3.15; 5.10; 5.12; 5.19).
LO4 Evaluate the social determinants of health. Domains (1.5; 1.9; 2.1; 2.3; 2.12; 3.1; 4.4; 5.1; 5.4; 5.8; 5.11).
LO5 Discuss the significance of health, wellness, and recreational interventions in social care work. Domains (1.3; 1.15; 1.18; 1.20; 1.22; 2.1; 2.3; 2.4; 2.12; 3.1; 3.2; 3.3; 3.4; 3.5; 3.6; 3.7; 3.8; 3.15; 5.12; 5.19).
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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Indicative Content
Health concept
Definition of health and health indicators in Ireland - life expectancy, mortality, and morbidity. Identify key lifestyle behaviours and their influences on Health and Wellbeing (Domains: 1.9, 2.3, 3.6, 3.14, 5.1, 5.4).
Wellness
Eight dimensions of Wellness, self-assessment, and wellness programme design ( Domains: 1.3, 1.15, 1.18, 1.20, 2.1, 2.3, 2.4, 2.12, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.15, 5.12, 5.19).
Stress
The stress response, identifying signs and symptoms of stress, programmes and techniques for stress management. Building knowledge of resilience (Domains 1.22, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 5.10, 5.11).
Complementary and holistic health
Current regulations in this field in Ireland, overview of therapies and examination of therapies useful for social care workers (Domains: 1.1, 1.5, 1.9, 3.3, 3.6, 5.4).
Social Determinants of Health
Health inequalities in Ireland and Internationally. Poverty and health relationship (Domains 1.20, 1.22, 4.4, 5.1, 5.4, 5.8).
National policies and reports on lifestyle and wellness
Current national policies and reports in relation to wellness and lifestyle in the social care context (Domains 1.1, 1.3, 1.6, 1.9, 1.17, 1.18, 1.20, 3.7, 3.10, 3.12, 3.13, 3.14, 4.4, 5.1, 5.4, 5.11, 5.19).
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%
Special Regulation
Students are required to achieve a mark of 40 % or greater in each assessment component to pass the module.

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 50
Timing Week 11 Learning Outcomes 3,4,5
Assessment Description
Oral presentation using powerpoint/prezi of written report, participation. Domains (1.3; 1.9; 1.15; 1.18; 1.20; 1.22; 2.1; 2.3; 2.4; 2.12; 3.1; 3.2; 3.3; 3.4; 3.5; 3.6; 3.7; 3.8; 3.15; 4.4;5.1; 5.4, 5.8; 5.10; 5.11; 5.12; 5.19).
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1,2,4,5
Assessment Description
In class exam consisting of short answer questions focusing on content including i.e. stress, determinants of health, dimensions of wellness, health and the homeless etc. Domains (1.1; 1.3; 1.6;1.5; 1.9; 1.15; 1.17; 1.18; 1.20; 1.22; 2.1; 2.3; 2.4; 2.12; 3.1;3.2; 3.3; 3.4; 3.5; 3.6; 3.7;3.8; 3.10; 3.12; 3.13; 3.14; 3.15; 4.4; 5.1; 5.4; 5.8; 5.11; 5.12; 5.19).
Assessment Type Reflective Journal % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 2,3,4
Assessment Description
Summary of students reflection on and integration of material Domains (1.1; 1.3; 1.5; 1.6; 1.9; 1.15; 1.17; 1.18; 1.20; 2.1; 2.3; 2.4; 2.12; 3.1; 3.2; 3.3; 3.4; 3.5; 3.6; 3.7; 3.8; 3.10; 3.12; 3.13; 3.14; 3.15; 4.4; 5.1; 5.4; 5.8; 5.10; 5.11; 5.12; 5.19)
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Classroom based Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact Classroom based workshop Every Week 2.00 2
Independent Learning Non Contact Independent Study Every Week 1.50 1.5
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Group Work Every Week 1.50 1.5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 5.50
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Classroom based Every Week 1.50 1.5
Lab Contact Classroom based workshop Every Week 1.50 1.5
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Independent Study Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Robbins, G., Powers, D., & Burgess, S.. (2016), A Wellness Way of Life, 11th. McGraw-Hill, New York, [ISBN: 978007352507].
  • Tummers, N.E.. (2013), Stress Management: A Wellness Approach, Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL, USA, [ISBN: 9798145043166].
  • Department of Health. (2013), Healthy Ireland: A Framework for Improved Health and Well-being 2013-2025, Department of Health, Dublin, [ISBN: 978-0-9575799].
  • Jacobs, B.P. and Gundling, K.. (2009), The ACP Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, American College of Physicians, Philadelphia, [ISBN: 9781934465042].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Farrell, C. McAvoy, H. Wilde, J. & Combat Poverty Agency. (2008), Tackling Health Inequalities, Combat Poverty Agency, Dublin, [ISBN: 9781905485635].
  • Ryan, D. Mannix - McNamara, P. & Deasy, C.. (2006), Health Promotion in Ireland, Gill & MacMillan, Dublin, [ISBN: 0717140245].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
Supplementary Article/Paper Resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_HSOCC_7 Bachelor of Arts in Social Care Work 2 Mandatory