Health Promotion

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 2
Unit No:
H/507/1937
Credits:
4
Guided learning hours:
32 hours

Assessment Guidance

n/a

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Unit Learning Outcomes

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1 — Explain the concept of health promotion.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Explain the importance of health promotion to society and individuals.

  • 1.2

    Outline some of the different bodies that promote health, giving examples of particular campaigns.

  • 1.3

    Describe different strategies and approaches used to promote good health.

2 — Know about factors that affect health.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Describe how different factors (eg housing, poverty, culture) can affect health.

3 — Know about behaviour change in relation to health promotion.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Outline different theories of behaviour change.

  • 3.2

    Describe different factors that influence behaviour change.

  • 3.3

    Describe some barriers to behaviour change and ways to overcome these.

  • 3.4

    Give reasons why an understanding of behaviour change is important in health promotion.

4 — Be able to promote healthy behaviour.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1

    Design an appropriate approach and supporting materials to promote a particular aspect of health to a specified target group.

5 — Be able to review the effectiveness of a health promotion activity.

Assessment Criteria

  • 5.1

    Assess the effectiveness of a particular health promotion activity.

  • 5.2

    Make recommendations for improvements in relation to a specific health promotion activity.