FHP303 - Health Promotion

Subject Title
Health Promotion

Subject Description
This course covers the historical development, theoretical basis and current practice of health promotion. The course will focus on theory and practice at the individual, group, community, organization and policy levels. Classes will combine discussion, presentation, lecture, guest speakers and case studies. Students are expected to prepare for each class by reading the assigned material and contributing actively to each class.

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:

 

1. Discuss various definitions of health and the social determinants of health to understand their role in the development and delivery of health promotion programs.
2. Compare biomedical, behavioral and socio-environmental approaches to health promotion and assess how one's perspective on health influences the choice of strategies used to address health issues.
3. Describe the components and the necessity of a needs assessment in developing a health promotion initiative.
4. Apply scientific evidence and use health promotion theories and models in the critique of health promotion initiatives and programs
5. Discuss the dynamic multi-level influences between individuals, society, organizations, physical environment, and public policy to appreciate their impact on health choices and health promotion programs.
6. Develop clear and concise health messages within a health communication strategy that are appropriate to an audience's health literacy.
7. Compare and contrast various social marketing campaigns to apply effective marketing strategies.
8. Critically assess how different settings can be enhanced for effective health promotion (community, workplace, school, health care settings and institutions).

Academic Integrity
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Please visit the Academic Integrity website http://open2.senecac.on.ca/sites/academic-integrity/for-students to understand and learn more about how to prepare and submit work so that it supports academic integrity, and to avoid academic misconduct.

Discrimination/Harassment
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Accommodation for Students with Disabilities
The College will provide reasonable accommodation to students with disabilities in order to promote academic success. If you require accommodation, contact the Counselling and Accessibility Services Office at ext. 22900 to initiate the process for documenting, assessing and implementing your individual accommodation needs.

Camera Use and Recordings - Synchronous (Live) Classes
Synchronous (live) classes may be delivered in person, in a Flexible Learning space, or online through a Seneca web conferencing platform such as MS Teams or Zoom. Flexible Learning spaces are equipped with cameras, microphones, monitors and speakers that capture and stream instructor and student interactions, providing an in-person experience for students choosing to study online.

Students joining a live class online may be required to have a working camera in order to participate, or for certain activities (e.g. group work, assessments), and high-speed broadband access (e.g. Cable, DSL) is highly recommended. In the event students encounter circumstances that impact their ability to join the platform with their camera on, they should reach out to the professor to discuss. Live classes may be recorded and made available to students to support access to course content and promote student learning and success.

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