Module Details

Module Code: SPRT7014
Title: Health Promotion
Long Title: Health Promotion
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 8130 - Sports and Recreation
Module Delivered in: 3 programme(s)
Module Description: This module introduces the student to Health Promotion. The pedagogical approach for the delivery of this module is project based learning. Following introductory lectures the students work in groups to plan and present a campus based health promotion intervention.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Define health and health promotion and recognise the inter-relationship between these concepts
LO2 Apply models of health to enhance understanding of particular practical situations
LO3 Appraise the evidence based literature on college based health promotion interventions.
LO4 Analyse the effects of the determinants of health on the health status of individuals and groups in society.
LO5 Plan a comprehensive health promotion intervention on a chosen health related topic for a student population
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
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
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.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Concepts of health
Defining health; Theories of health; Cultural views of health
Influences on health
Determinants of health; Equality issues in health.
Health Promotion Models
The medical approach; the educational approach; evidence based health promotion.
Health Promotion Practice
Health Promotion in College settings, case studies; needs assessment, planning interventions, evaluation in health promotion
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Literature review on a chosen Health Promotion topic.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 3,4,5
Assessment Description
Methodology and evaluation plan for a Campus Based Health Promotion Intervention.
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 4,5
Assessment Description
Presentation of the Health Promotion Intervention plan prepared for the project above.
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 Theory Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Independent research and study Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Theory Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Independent research and 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
  • Ewles, L. and Simnett, I.. (2009), Foundations for Health Promotion, Elsevier Health Sciences, UK, [ISBN: 978-0-7020-29].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Scriven, A.. (2010), Promoting Health A Practical Guide ebook, 6th. Evolve/ebooks, [ISBN: 9780702044564].
  • Higher Education Authority. (2005), Health promotion in the Irish third-level setting : current perceptions and practices, future challenges, Dublin, [ISBN: 19051350205].
  • Hubley, J and Copeman, J. (2008), Practical health promotion, Polity Press, Cambridge, [ISBN: 9780745636665].
  • Denis Ryan, Patricia Mannix McNamara and Christine Deasy. (2006), Health promotion in Ireland : principles, practice and research, Gill and Macmillan, [ISBN: 978071714024].
Supplementary Article/Paper Resources
  • Journal of American College Health, [ISSN: 0744-8481].
  • Health Promotion Journal of Australia, [ISSN: 1036-1073].
  • Journal of Physical Activity & Health, [ISSN: 1543-3080].
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BSPRT_8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Sport & Exercise Management 4 Elective
CR_BRECL_7 Bachelor of Business in Recreation and Leisure Management 4 Elective
CR_BCSSP_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Coaching Science and Sports Pedagogy 6 Elective