CMYHE201-21B (HAM)

Healthy Lifestyles and Healthy Communities

15 Points

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Division of Health Engineering Computing & Science
Te Huataki Waiora - School of Health

Staff

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Convenor(s)

Roger Strasser

Roger Strasser
TT.7.12
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roger.strasser@waikato.ac.nz

Lecturer(s)

Tracey Clissold

Tracey Clissold
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tracey.clissold@waikato.ac.nz

Administrator(s)

: annis.huang@waikato.ac.nz
: courtney.kelly@waikato.ac.nz

Placement/WIL Coordinator(s)

Tutor(s)

: gloria.clarke@waikato.ac.nz
: merel.hoskens@waikato.ac.nz

Student Representative(s)

Lab Technician(s)

Librarian(s)

: anne.ferrier-watson@waikato.ac.nz

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Paper Description

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This paper aims to develop student awareness of key sociological analyses and critiques of health promotion and to develop student understanding of the relationship between health promotion practice and the wider cultural, environmental, political, and social contexts in which health promotion occurs. The focus in this paper is to encourage those facilitators of healthy lifestyle activities including exercise and nutrition activities.
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Paper Structure

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1x 2hr lecture per week (these will be available on Panopto through Moodle).

1x 1hr Tutorial per week, except week 1.

Please see below regarding times and rooms.

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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the paper should be able to:

  • In relation to healthy lifestyles, healthy communities:

    1. Outline the contribution of public/population health and health promoters towards achieving healthy lifestyles within healthy communities.

    2. Identify and apply the principles of policies, charters, and models within the Aotearoa New Zealand health promotion context.

    3. Analyse the factors that contribute to health inequities (the Social Determinants of Health) and opportunities to modify these factors including physical activity and nutrition.

    4. Discuss and debate key paper ideas via a health ‘issue’ promotional campaign.

    5. Apply the principles of health promotion and community engagement to develop a health promotion campaign and communicate its value.

    Linked to the following assessments:
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Assessment

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated is the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam.
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Assessment Components

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Healthy Lifestyles Workshops
6 Aug 2021
6:00 PM
25
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
2. Special Populations Presentations
10 Sep 2021
6:00 PM
25
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
3. Designing a Health Promotion Campaign
11 Oct 2021
6:00 PM
40
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
4. Class Participation including Guest Lecture and other Quizzes
15 Oct 2021
11:30 PM
10
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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Required and Recommended Readings

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Required Readings

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A Reading List will be attached on Moodle before the first lecture.

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Recommended Readings

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Selected readings and texts will be listed on the course reading list under subject headings. It is expected you will make reference to these, and draw on other articles / texts from throughout your university studies, in preparation of assessments and as required for class work.
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Other Resources

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Additional resources such as YouTube links will be placed on Moodle or in the Lecture Slides.
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Online Support

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Online support is offered through Moodle.
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Workload

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You are most likely to achieve the learning outcomes by participating in class activities and discussions. Therefore attending lectures and tutorials is crucial for your learning. You are expected to complete the required reading prior to lectures and contribute your ideas opinions and experiences to discussions.

This paper has an expectation of 45 in class hours and 105 independent study hours. Absences can create problems for not only your learning progress but also for your colleagues. If you know in advance that you will be absent from class you need to let the lecturer know as well as group members.

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Linkages to Other Papers

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Prerequisite(s)

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Restriction(s)

Restricted papers: SPLS311

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