Module Descriptors
HEALTH PROMOTION POLICY AND PRACTICE 1: THEORY
PUBL60040
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 6
15 credits
Contact
Leader: June Sampson
Email: J.C.Sampson@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 27
Independent Study Hours: 123
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
  • EXAMINATION - UNSEEN IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
Students will be required to complete 1 piece of summative assessment:
A written examination (150 minutes) at the end of the module based on a chosen case study comprising 100% of the overall mark assessing LOs 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.

Students will be provided with formative assessment and feedback via tutor-led sessions and peer-review discussion.
Module Indicative Content
To provide a critical understanding of the underlying concepts, principles and contexts which underpin the process of Health Promotion and Health Education.
Module Learning Strategies
12 x 1 hour tutor-led lecture programme
8 x 1 hour student and / or lecture led workshop or seminar.
7 x 1 hour tutor-directed independent study
123 hours student-led independent study.
Module Resources
Appropriately and adequately equipped lecture theatre.
Appropriately and adequately equipped tutorial room.
Appropriately and adequately stocked library facilities.
Module Texts
Naidoo, J. and Wills, J. (2000) 'Health Promotion: Foundations for Practice'. London: Bailliere Tindall
Miller, R. (2003) 'Epidemiology for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention'. Haworth Press
Ewles, L. (2002) 'Promoting Health: A Practical Guide'. London: Bailliere Tindall