FC2S036 - Children and Young People’s Health and Well Being 01 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 4

Associated Module Information

Module Code: FC2S036
Module Title: Children and Young People’s Health and Well Being
Faculty: Faculty of Life Sciences and Education
Faculty Group: Health and Social Care
Faculty Sub Group: Health and Social Care
Module Leader: Carrie Needs
Module Team: Rosalind Roberts, Deborah Lewis, Helen Middleton, Rebecca James, Andrea Charles, Tracey Dobbs, Pauline Beesley, Stephanie Cork
First Intended Intake: SEP 2016 Final Year of Intake:
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 5
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100456 - childhood studies
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 4
Valid From 01 Sep 2022
Valid To 31 Aug 2028

Module Aims

The aim of this module is to:
• Examine health and wellbeing in relation to children and young people and to become familiar with health promotion models
• Explore current health initiatives in relation to provision for children and young people in a range of settings and within the student’s own area of professional practice
• Reflect on their effectiveness.

Content Summary

This module will examine the role of the World Health Organisation, and other statutory bodies (in particular home nation) relating to children and young people’s health and wellbeing Students will examine principles and practices to support the health and wellbeing of children and young people in relation to practice and the children and young people sector Epidemiology and the incidence and prevalence of relevant childhood illnesses will be discussed. Current health trends and initiatives, such as screening and surveillance, health promotion models and approaches will be identified. This will lead on to relevant health education programmes and agencies and the importance of policy implications for health education for children and young people. The principles of behaviour change in children and young people's settings, to include factors that drive change and theories of health promotion. A holistic approach to health, well-being and resilience for children and young people will be inherent in this module.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 24
Seminar 20
Tutorial 4
Independent Study 100
Directed Study 26
Formative Assessment - Independent 26
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Demonstrate knowledge of initiatives that support children and young people’s health and wellbeing
LO2 Critically explore appropriate health-promotion models and evaluation of their applicability to a range of settings

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Synchronous Onsite Oral Assessment Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) 1 Present a current initiative and analyse how this supports the health and wellbeing of children and young people, suggesting how this will support practice within services for children and young people 15 N/A 50 No 40
Asynchronous Assessment Essay 1 An essay exploring a current issue affecting the health or wellbeing of children and young people in negotiation with the module leader making reference to health promotion models. 0 2000 50 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) 1
Essay 1

Reading List

Bligh, C. Chambers, S. Davidson, C. Lloyd, I. Musgrave, J. O’Sullivan, J and Waltham, S. (2013) Well-Being in the Early Years (Critical Approaches to the Early Years) Northwich: Critical Publishing Ltd.

Cragg, L. Davies, M. and Macdowall, W. (2013) You're listening to a sample of the audible audio edition.

DeBell, D. (Ed) (2016) Public Health for Children (2nd Ed). Boca Raton: CRC Press

Glocker, M. and Goebel, W. (2013) A Guide to Child Health: A Holistic Approach to Raising Healthy Children. Edinburgh: Floris Books

Green, J. Tones, K. Cross, R. and Woodall, J. (2015) Health Promotion: Planning & Strategies (3rd Ed) London: Sage Publications Ltd.

Leonardi, F. (2018). The Definition of Health: Towards New Perspectives. International Journal of Health Services. 48 (4). PP, 735-748.

Musgrave, J. (2017). Supporting Children’s Health and Wellbeing. London. Sage.

Naidoo, J and Wills, J. (2016) Foundations for Health Promotion (4th Ed) : Elsevier

O’Connor, A. (2014) Health and Wellbeing: Growing and developing. Physical wellbeing. Emotional wellbeing (A Unique Child) London: Practical Pre-School Books

Rose, J. Gilbert, L. and Richards, V. (2016) Health and Well-being in Early Childhood London: Sage Publications Ltd