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Location: Launceston

Introduction

This unit provides you with an understanding of health information, knowledge of the nature of health and a positive attitude towards being healthy. This unit is essential for teacher education graduates who will be promoting health, both directly in health education or indirectly by incidental teaching and example. This unit also considers the application of research, theories, and concepts of behavioural science into lifestyle coaching within a variety of contexts, such as fitness, rehabilitation, and education. Aspects covered include the challenges of behaviour change, strategies that work, coaching techniques and relapse prevention, and the application of frameworks in community programs.

Summary

Unit name Health Promotion and Behaviour Change: Perspectives and Practice
Unit code ESP340
Credit points 12.5
College/School Arts and Society
Faculty of Education
Discipline Education
Coordinator Ms Louise Padgett
Available as an elective? No
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Advanced

Sustainable Development Goals

The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Launceston Semester 2 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 2 5/7/2026 27/7/2026 30/8/2026 24/10/2026

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Learning Outcomes

  • Identify and justify relevant and appropriate sources of professional learning for aspects of your teaching practice that you would like to improve.
  • Develop and justify a whole-school health promotion strategy using the Health Promoting Schools Framework.
  • Explain the challenges of health behaviour change.

Fee Information

Field of Education Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 Domestic Full Fee 4
070101 $592.00 $592.00 not applicable $2,562.00
  • Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
  • HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
  • FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4

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Requisites

Prerequisites

ESP368

Teaching

AssessmentProfessional Development Plan (50%)|School Promotion Presentation (50%)
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Textbooks

Required

No required readings
Recommended

Bartholomew, L.K., Parcel, G.S., Kok, G., Gottlieb, N.H., & Fernandez, M.E. (2011). Planning health promotion programs: An intervention mapping approach. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass USA.  

Nutbeam, D., Harris, E., & Wise, M. (2010). Theory in a nutshell: a practical guide to health promotion theories. North Ryde, NSW: McGraw –Hill, Australia  

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