Module Descriptors
HEALTH, CHOICE AND THE LIFESPAN
XHFD30129
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 3
30 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 72
Independent Study Hours: 228
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- PRESENTATION - INDIVIDUAL weighted at 80%
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 20%
Module Details
Module Resources
IT access for Blackboard
Library resources
Pavilion Values Cards
South Staffs College will require moodle
Library resources
Pavilion Values Cards
South Staffs College will require moodle
Module Texts
Ewles, L. & Simnet, I. (2010) Promoting Health: a Practical Guide. London : Balliere Tindall
Moss, B. (2007) Values. Lyme Regis: Russell House Publishing
Nadioo, J. & Wills, J. (2008) Introduction to Health Studies, Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillian
Moss, B. (2007) Values. Lyme Regis: Russell House Publishing
Nadioo, J. & Wills, J. (2008) Introduction to Health Studies, Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillian
Module Learning Strategies
Contact Hours: (72)
36 hours hours Lectures
30 hours interactive workshops/seminars
3 hours formative presentation
3 hours group and individual tutorials
Independent Study Hours: (228)
140 hours reading and research including blackboard activities
20 hours preparation for formative presentation
20 hours preparation for tutorials
48 hours preparation for summative assessment
36 hours hours Lectures
30 hours interactive workshops/seminars
3 hours formative presentation
3 hours group and individual tutorials
Independent Study Hours: (228)
140 hours reading and research including blackboard activities
20 hours preparation for formative presentation
20 hours preparation for tutorials
48 hours preparation for summative assessment
Module Indicative Content
Definitions of health, including the WHO, published and individual
Aspects of human health and development and how this changes over the lifespan
What are Values and how they help us to understand human services
People in society, social roles and social influences
The social process of devaluation as a health determinant
Choice as competency
Health behaviour
The role of anti-discriminatory and anti- oppressive behaviours in society
Culture
Aspects of human health and development and how this changes over the lifespan
What are Values and how they help us to understand human services
People in society, social roles and social influences
The social process of devaluation as a health determinant
Choice as competency
Health behaviour
The role of anti-discriminatory and anti- oppressive behaviours in society
Culture
Module Additional Assessment Details
10 minute Presentation, using a media of student choice weighted at 80% (addressing LOs 3 & 4) accompanied by a 500 word referenced handout weighted at 20% (addressing LOs 1 & 2)
The presentation should address the changing social roles we occupy throughout our lives and how this impacts on our values and behaviour. Students may focus on one changing role, for instance becoming a parent, an employee or a student
Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
Students will undertake one formative presentation.
feedback will be given through class and group discussions and tutorials
The presentation should address the changing social roles we occupy throughout our lives and how this impacts on our values and behaviour. Students may focus on one changing role, for instance becoming a parent, an employee or a student
Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
Students will undertake one formative presentation.
feedback will be given through class and group discussions and tutorials