Module Descriptors
HEALTH, WELLNESS AND SOCIETY
NURS50560
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 5
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Natalie Dodge
Email: N.Dodge@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 35
Independent Study Hours: 265
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- COURSEWORK -ESSAY weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
The module will utilise and explore theoretical issues surrounding current literature relevant to contemporary issues within a health and wellness context.
Key determinants of health and wellness within society.
Health promotion strategies and influence within society.
Addressing inequalities in health- the use of health initiatives.
Wider influences upon health and wellness within society.
Analysis of relevant health policies and initiatives and their influence upon health and wellness.
The use of evaluation techniques to monitor the impact of public health and wellness initiatives.
Work experience to develop an understanding of health and wellness in Society.
Key determinants of health and wellness within society.
Health promotion strategies and influence within society.
Addressing inequalities in health- the use of health initiatives.
Wider influences upon health and wellness within society.
Analysis of relevant health policies and initiatives and their influence upon health and wellness.
The use of evaluation techniques to monitor the impact of public health and wellness initiatives.
Work experience to develop an understanding of health and wellness in Society.
Module Additional Assessment Details
An ESSAY length 3000 WORDS critically analysing a health initiative linked to a relevant topic negotiated with the module tutors
Weighted at 100% (addressing LO 1,2 and 3).
Additional assessment details (including formative feedback/assessment)
An individual 10 minute formative presentation outlining the proposed topic and rationale for the written assessment element.
Further formative feedback will be given through individual and group tutorials regarding both the summative and formative elements.
Weighted at 100% (addressing LO 1,2 and 3).
Additional assessment details (including formative feedback/assessment)
An individual 10 minute formative presentation outlining the proposed topic and rationale for the written assessment element.
Further formative feedback will be given through individual and group tutorials regarding both the summative and formative elements.
Module Learning Strategies
Contact hours: (35)
18 hours of lectures
6 hours of seminar presentations
8 hours group work (5 Hours VLE)
3 hours tutorials.
Independent Study Hours: (265)
125 hours
35 hours preparation for group work
35 hours preparation and writing summative assignment
70 hours work experience
18 hours of lectures
6 hours of seminar presentations
8 hours group work (5 Hours VLE)
3 hours tutorials.
Independent Study Hours: (265)
125 hours
35 hours preparation for group work
35 hours preparation and writing summative assignment
70 hours work experience
Module Resources
Access to a PC with internet access and MS Office
University based VLE
The library and resource centre
Data projector and Power Point
Individual and group study space
University based VLE
The library and resource centre
Data projector and Power Point
Individual and group study space
Module Texts
Coles L, Porter E (2012) Policy and strategy for improving health and wellbeing.
Marmot M (2010) Fair Society, Healthy Lives. The Marmot Review. Strategic Review of Health Inequalities in England post-2010. The Marmot Review. http://marmotreview.org
Jordan B (2008) Welfare and well-being: Social Value in Public Policy. Policy Press.
Naidoo J, Wills J (2009) Foundations for Health Promotion (Public Health and Health Promotion). Bailliere Tindall.
Marmot M (2010) Fair Society, Healthy Lives. The Marmot Review. Strategic Review of Health Inequalities in England post-2010. The Marmot Review. http://marmotreview.org
Jordan B (2008) Welfare and well-being: Social Value in Public Policy. Policy Press.
Naidoo J, Wills J (2009) Foundations for Health Promotion (Public Health and Health Promotion). Bailliere Tindall.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
none