The Basics of Health PromotionLaajuus (5 cr)

Objectives

The Student
• Masters the concepts of health promotion, its principles, and the factors influencing them, and is able to apply them extensively in their professional role
• Is able to apply ethical principles guiding health promotion and evaluate their implementation in various specific situations within their field

Content

Content:
• Concepts and Guiding Principles of Health and Well-being Promotion
• Health Perceptions and Determinants of Health
• National and International Programs and Objectives
• Cultural Diversity in Health Promotion
• Ethical Principles of Health Promotion
• Sustainable Development and Planetary Health
• Digitalization

Assessment criteria, pass/fail

Pass:
Student
• is able to use key concepts of health promotion and understand the factors influencing health promotion.
• is able to evaluate the significance of ethical principles in health promotion and apply them in practice.

Fail:
Student
• describes concepts and approaches superficially and narrowly.
• is unable to demonstrate an understanding of ethical principles and their application