Unit Outline

This unit introduces the origins and principles of health promotion and examines the strategies, methods and theories used to address public health issues across diverse populations and social contexts. You will apply health promotion concepts, evidence and policy considerations to frame public health problems that inform the planning, evaluation, and communication of health promotion interventions.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1	Explain components of health promotion and determinants of health, particularly relating to physical activity, nutrition and the environment.
2	Research and write a scholarly review of health promotion literature using appropriate referencing techniques.
3	Develop a health promotion intervention to address an Australian public health issue, including evaluation methods and consideration of communication techniques.

Alterations as a result of student feedback

Previous students requested more opportunity for teacher-led and peer-to-peer learning. As a result, 4 x face to face (synchronous) online tutorials were added to replace 4 x self-paced fully online (asynchronous) tutorials.

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Discussion Board Journal 1	Week 4	15 %	LO1
Assessment Task 2:	Literature Review	Week 6	30 %	LO2
Assessment Task 3:	Discussion Board Journal 2	Week 9	15 %	LO1
Assessment Task 4:	Health Promotion Project Plan	Week 12	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Discussion Board Journal 1

Task Description:

Discussion Board Journal - You will be required to contribute to the discussion boards in weeks two and three. You will then produce a “journal” to document your reflections about each weekly discussion detailing how your peer’s discussions have changed or confirmed your knowledge and perspectives, and how this might impact your future practice. Include your own contributions in an appendix.

Task Length:

1000 - 1200 words (includes your posts plus two written journal pages – not including appendices and reference list)

Due Date:

Week 4

Weight:

15 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Evaluate Australian health priority areas to assess needs for National or local community health issues.	LO1
2	Develop an evidence-based position on the questions posed around health priorities and health promotion frameworks.	LO1
3	Synthesise the discussion posts for each week with reflective statements that analyse the discussions.	LO1

Assessment Task 2: Literature Review

Task Description:

This assignment gives you the opportunity to evaluate and synthesise academic peer-reviewed literature, then develop a literature review. You will write a review that evaluates the relevance, strengths and limitations of the evidence about a solution to an established health issue of interest to you. Your review outcomes will then be used to support the justification of decisions for your health promotion project plan. You will be required to appropriately reference your review and cite a MINIMUM of 10 references consistent with APA 7th referencing style.

Task Length:

1800 words

Due Date:

Week 6

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Summarise the review.	LO2
2	Compare and contrast peer-reviewed published literature.	LO2
3	Summarise literature consensus, gaps and overall perspective on the topic.	LO2
4	Communicate to a health professional audience Cite a MINIMUM of 10 references consistent with APA 7th referencing style.	LO2

Assessment Task 3: Discussion Board Journal 2

Task Description:

You will be required to contribute to the discussion board in weeks seven and eight. You will then produce a document with your reflections about each weekly discussion, detailing how your peer’s discussions have changed or confirmed your knowledge and perspectives, and how this might impact your future practice. Include your contributions in an appendix.

Task Length:

1000 - 1200 words (includes your posts plus two written journal pages – not including appendices and reference list)

Due Date:

Week 9

Weight:

15 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Evaluate Australian health priority areas to assess needs for National or local community health issues.	LO1
2	Develop an evidence-based position on the questions posed around health priorities and health promotion frameworks.	LO1
3	Synthesise the discussion posts for each week with reflective statements that analyse the discussions.	LO1

Assessment Task 4: Health Promotion Project Plan

Task Description:

In this assignment you will build on your literature review by developing an evidence-based health promotion project plan to address an identified health issue of National or local priority. You will frame your intervention around a health behaviour model and/or theory, include an evaluation plan and adequately reference your work. You will be expected to meet all aspects of the assignment instructions including an introduction, methodology, methods and plan for evaluating the intervention.

You should write your plan in language suitable for a health professional audience and cite a MINIMUM of 12 references consistent with APA 7th referencing style.

This assessment is a hurdle task which must be passed with a minimum of 50% grade to pass the unit.

Task Length:

2000 words

Due Date:

Week 12

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Embed a recognised health behaviour model or health promotion theory within the intervention plan logic and structure.	LO1
2	Align intervention goals, objectives, strategies and evaluation components within a time-bound project plan.	LO3
3	Justify key intervention decisions through critical use of peer-reviewed evidence.	LO2

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass Assessment Task 4: Health Promotion Project Plan (a hurdle task).

Academic progress review

The results for this unit may be included in a review of your academic progress. For information about progress reviews and what they mean for all students, see Academic Progress Review in the Student Portal.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Academic integrity

Academic integrity is about acting responsibly, honestly, ethically, and collegially when using, producing, and communicating information with other students and staff members.

In written work, you must correctly reference the work of others to maintain academic integrity. To find out the referencing style for this unit, see the assessment information in the MyLO site, or contact your teaching staff. For more detail about Academic Integrity, see Important Guidelines & Support.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.

Required Resources

Required reading materials

None