AH1S16 - Promoting Health and Wellbeing 01 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | AH1S16 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Promoting Health and Wellbeing | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Allied Health and Chiropractic | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Physiotherapy | ||
| Module Leader: | Jonathon Duffin | ||
| Module Team: | Rhys Shorney, Bethan Kent, Filipa Machado | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2022 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100252 - physiotherapy | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
This module will explore the concept of health and wellbeing within populations, communities and individuals. By examining the impact of health and social disparities, inequities of opportunities, diversity and human rights on health and wellbeing, students will develop early research and leadership skills in promoting change through health promotion and prevention at a local, national and global perspective.
Content Summary
This module will develop the skills and knowledge to recognise health, social and environmental issues, and the impact that these have on health and well-being exploring the role of the Physiotherapist and other professionals in instigating change to a more inclusive and participatory society. This will be explored in relation to public health, health prevention and reducing health inequalities and disparities, in individuals, their wider families and communities and populations.
Topics will include:
The wider determinants of health and wellbeing- demography, social determinants, choice, cultural influences, genomics, inequalities and promoting a more inclusive and participatory society.
Prevention, population health and public health data to understand current societal/health/wellbeing challenges.
Integrated health and wellbeing – working inter-professionally to promote health and wellbeing.
The impact of illness on mental, physical and social well-being.
Exploration of public health and wellbeing legislation and implications for contemporary Physiotherapy practice e.g.
• Welsh Government (2020) Allied Health Professions Framework for Wales – Looking Forward Together.
• Welsh Government (2019) A Healthier Wales: our plan for Health and Social Care
• Public Health Wales Long Term Strategy 2018-2030: Working to achieve a healthier future for Wales
• UK Allied Health Professions Public Health Strategic Framework.
Models of health and wellbeing promotion approaches, place-based approaches, strengthening community action, community development and asset-based approaches.
Facilitating behaviour change in the context of personalised care using evidence-based approaches such as making every contact count (MECC), motivational interviewing and supporting self-management.
Supporting personalised care conversations, including behaviour change and social prescribing.
Health education, health protection, public health, delivering sustainable and effective preventative health care services locally, nationally and internationally.
Delivering fair, equitable and inclusive health and well-being promotion and prevention programmes.
Developing qualitative and quantitative research skills for evidence-based practice.
The role of physiotherapy within the ‘A Healthier Wales’ agenda will be discussed and related to the role of physio with promoting the concept of an active wales and the associated impact on long term health and well-being of the population. This will start to offer insight regarding the role of physiotherapy along with opportunities for emergent physiotherapy practice, enhancing the reach and scope of the profession.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 6 |
| Tutorial | 10 |
| Project supervision | 6 |
| Independent Study | 100 |
| Directed Study | 52 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 6 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 6 |
| Groupwork | 14 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Identify the determinants of health and well-being in the context of Physiotherapy practice locally, nationally, and globally, through engagement with literature, legislation and contemporary practice. |
| LO2 | Demonstrate and apply an understanding of health and wellbeing promotion, illness and disease prevention and protection though the creation of resources for individuals, communities or populations. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Student Choice 1 | Development of a health/wellbeing promotion resource, either digital or physical (poster, leaflet, blog) providing evidence-based health promotion information for a chosen individual, community, or population. | 0 | N/A | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Student Choice 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |