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Duration
14 weeks
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100% online
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Prior study
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Study terms
- 26 Feb 2018
- 16 Jul 2018
Curtin University, the largest university in Western Australia, is a world-class leader in education and research. With an international focus and 52,000 students across 16 locations, including Sydney, Malaysia and Singapore, Curtin ensures its graduates are skilled and prepared to make a positive contribution in the global environment. Open Universities Australia is proud to offer their degrees and subjects online.
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Subject details
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Topics
- Theoretical foundation for contemporary practice, policy, and research in Australia and globally
- Critical concepts in health promotion
- Historical contexts and developments
- Key frameworks and theory underpinning health promotion
- Evidence-informed health promotion practice
- Health promotion process ethics and the role of health promotion in public health
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Instructional Methods
- Disscusion forum/Discussion Board
- Embedded Multimedia
- Online Quizzes/Tests
- Online assignment submission
- Podcasting/Leacture capture
- Standard Media
- Web links
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Special requirements
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This subject is an introduction to the principles of Health Promotion as a theoretical foundation for contemporary practice, policy and research in Australia and globally. Critical concepts in health promotion are explored including: historical contexts and developments; key frameworks and theory underpinning health promotion; health promotion in action; evidence-informed health promotion practice; the health promotion process, ethics and the role of health promotion in public health.
Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.
Find out more about the Academic Integrity module.
- Assignment 1 - Test (25%)
- Assignment 2 - Written assignment 1 (30%)
- Assignment 3 - Written assignment 2 (45%)
Textbooks are subject to change within the academic year. Students are advised to purchase their books no earlier than one to two months before the start of a subject.
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