Individual and Community-based Health Promotion (5 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

The student
- is familiar with theories, models, and evidence-based practices of health promotion
- knows the client and resource based health counseling methods
- can evaluate and develop health promotion in health and social services
- is able to apply participatory and resource-based perspectives in the design and implementation of community health promotion practices and policies

Content

- Individual level Health Promotion theories
- Effectiveness of health counseling
- Health promotion in health and social services
- Health promotion in different communities (settings)

Teaching methods

Participation in lectures
Moodle working
Individual reading
Group discussions and reflection
Learning tasks

Location and time

Lectures:
3.-4.12.2020
21.1.2021?

Learning materials and recommended literature

Fertman,C , Allensworth,D. (Editors). 2016. Health Promotion Programs. From Theory to Practice. Löytyy e-kirjana Metropolian kirjastosta
Nutbeam, H, Harris, E & Wise,M.2010. Theory in a Nutshell: A Practical Guide to Health Promotion Theories
Seedhouse D. 2005. Health Promotion. Philosophy, Prejudice and Practice. Wiley.
Muu oheiskirjallisuus

Naidoo Jennie & Wills Jane 2016. Foundations for health promotion 4 edition.

Material will be specified during the course
Lecture and Study Material at Moodle

Alternative completion methods of implementation

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Internship and working life connections

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Exam dates and retake possibilities

Learning tasks

International connections

Health Promotion Programme, HPP-project 2016-2019

Student workload

2 ECTS lectures
3 ECTS moodleworking

Content scheduling

Terveyden edistämisen teoriat ja mallit
(yksilö &yhteisö)
Kaupunkiterveys
Terveyden lukutaito, Health Literacy
Precede Proceed-malli
Vaikuttavuus

Further information for students

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Assessment methods and criteria

Learning tasks

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student displays competence to deal with the basic content of the study unit but lacks competence in independent data acquisition, interpretation and the ability to apply the acquired knowledge to the context of workplace.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student fulfills the requirements for the study unit well. S/he displays competence in active data acquisition and is able to interpret the key features of the data to a clinical setting. The student has the ability to analyze the acquired knowledge and to apply it to the context of workplace.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student displays broad and versatile competence in the content of the study unit. S/he has great competence in targeted data acquisition. The student’s ability to make decisions shows independent thinking, responsible actions and leadership skills. The ability to apply the acquired knowledge to the context of workplace is creative and versatile.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Pass: The student is proficient in the basic content of the study unit (competence evaluation), but independent data acquisition, interpretation and the ability to apply the acquired knowledge to the context of workplace has shortcomings.