Aims: To critically examine theoretical concepts and approaches used in health promotion; To evaluate the effectiveness of health promotion strategies for individuals and groups; To debate...

Aims:
To critically examine theoretical concepts and approaches used in health promotion;
To evaluate the effectiveness of health promotion strategies for individuals and groups;
To debate philosophical, cultural and ethical issues which underpins the integration of health promotion into practice.
Outcomes:
On completing this course successfully you will be able to:
1. explain the need for health promotion initiatives in practice using evidence from research
2. apply and critically evaluate a variety of approaches and frameworks used in the delivery of promote health
3. encompass wider ethical, philosophical and cultural issues in the implementation of health promotion
4. devise an implementation plan for health promotion in a community setting