Programme/Approved Electives for 2023/24
None
Available as a Free Standing Elective
No
Aims
This module will enable students to examine lifestyle factors affecting public health and examine individual and community approaches to change.
Intended Learning Outcomes
Discuss factors affecting lifestyle and population health in contemporary society including personal choice, culture and environment: 1Discuss barriers and enablers to lifestyle change, and reflect on how these may be addressed: 1Evaluate models which support change in contemporary society and consider how these may facilitate and sustain change: 1
28 hours face to face teaching: 15 hours lectures, 10 hours group work, 3 hour debate2 hour tutorial120 hours independent study
Description of Module Assessment
1: Assignment weighted 100%A 2500 word assignment focusing on a behaviour change interventionA 2,500 word assessment to describe, justify, and critically evaluate a behaviour change intervention targeting an identified health need of the student¿s choice.
This will involve the identification of behaviour(s) to be changed and target population. A description of the intervention will include justification for its components and delivery strategy based on understanding of theory and empirical evidence, its evaluation, and consideration of limitations and unintended consequences.