Health Promotion 1
- Course Number
- CHL5103H
- Series
- 5100 (Social and Behavioural Health Science)
- Format
- Lecture
- Course Syllabus
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- Course Instructor(s)
- Francisco Ibáñez-Carrasco
Course Description
This course introduces essential principles of health promotion, including theory, concepts, history, strategies, and practical skills. Students will gain the necessary knowledge and skills to progress to CHL5104: Health Promotion 2, which delves into complex macro-level concepts, theories, and strategies. Health promotion is examined from a broad perspective, encompassing individual, interpersonal, and community levels. The course adopts a critical socio-ecological approach to health and health promotion, acknowledging the intricate interplay between biological and social factors that influence health.
Course Objectives
- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the foundations of health promotion, including its philosophical, ethical, and institutional frameworks, and apply this knowledge across individual, interpersonal, and community levels.
- Develop and apply evidence-based skills and methodologies for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of effective health promotion programs and research initiatives.
- Apply health promotion theories, concepts, and strategies in real-world settings, demonstrating the ability to design, implement, and critically assess health promotion interventions.
- Integrate principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, access, and belonging into all aspects of health promotion practice, with a critical focus on addressing systemic barriers to health and participation.
- Critically assess the impact of digital technologies on public health practice, distinguish between digital health and digital public health, and propose strategies to integrate digital competencies—including data analytics, precision communication, and systems-based thinking—into equitable and effective health promotion initiatives.