Introduction
In this unit, you will be introduced to the principles of primary health care, preventative health, health promotion, and community development and how they inform the design and delivery of health and wellbeing supports. You will develop an understanding of needs assessment, planning, and program design, along with the methods, frameworks, tools, and domains of action that can be used to engage with, advocate for, and promote the health and wellbeing of individuals, groups and communities. Skills in research, communication, planning, and evaluation will be developed to support your ability to co-design, interpret, and deliver evidence-based plans for promoting health and wellbeing, and for mitigating any challenges or risks that may arise.
Summary
| Unit name | Promoting Health and Wellbeing |
| Unit code | ZAC104 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | University College |
| Discipline | Pathways |
| Coordinator | Mr Nick Arnott |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Introductory |
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
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Learning Outcomes
- Select and apply models, frameworks, tools and domains of action to promote health and wellbeing for individuals, groups and communities.
- Source, evaluate, and use data and evidence to inform service planning and/or delivery.
- Design plans, programs and resources for positive health and wellbeing outcomes using principles of primary health care, preventative health, health promotion, and community development.
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 2 x 2-hour online tutorials and 1 x 3-hour online workshop per semester; plus independent and self-directed learning and study, including online learning materials and activities, online discussion boards, reflections, 'record of learning' activities, and assessment tasks. |
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| Assessment | AT1: Health Promotion Activities (20%)|AT3: Community Health and Wellbeing Needs Assessment & Proposal (35%)|AT2: Health and Wellbeing Plans (45%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
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