Promoting health across the lifespan

Code

HLTH2006

School

Health Sciences

Level

2

Credits

20

Semesters

Spring UK

Summary

This course explores the physical, mental and psychosocial influences the effect an individual’s health across the life span. On completion of the course students will be able to :

Demonstrate knowledge of physiological developments from pre conception to end of life
Apply social determinants of health to individuals and communities across the lifespan  
Consider the impact of mental health and wellbeing for individuals at differing stages in their lifespan
Explore approaches to improve health status at  differing stages throughout the lifespan
Examine the influence of culture and diversity on health behaviours across the lifespan
 

Target Students

Students on the BSc Health promotion and public health academic plan

Classes

There will be 60 hours tutor led teaching - the remaining 140 hours are allocated for self-directed study activities, tutorials and assignment support

Assessment

• 100% Assignment: 3,000 word written assignment

Assessed by end of designated period

Educational Aims

Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate knowledge of physiological developments from pre conception to end of life

Apply social determinants of health to individuals and communities across the lifespan

Consider the impact of mental health and wellbeing for individuals at differing stages in their lifespan

Explore approaches to improve health status at differing stages throughout the lifespan

Examine the influence of culture and diversity on health behaviours across the lifespan

Conveners

• Mrs Katharine Simpson