HEALTH PROMOTION AND WELLNESS

About this Course

  • 3 students enrolled
  • 10 instructors

Course Description

This course introduces the concepts and methods of using exercise as a public health tool. The distribution of physical inactivity in the population will be discussed in context with the health of the population, and the evidence base for effective interventions will be reviewed. The course will also review how the evidence base informs national and international policy aimed at promoting physical activity. The students will also be able to understand the implementation of strategies and to identify the skill activities and methods involved in the health promotion activities (planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating health and exercise programs).

Course Learning Outcomes

1 ) Describe the models and approaches to health promotion and exercise ( C3 )
2 ) Plan, implement and evaluate health and exercise promotion programs ( A5 )
3 ) Define health promotion and give a framework for health promotion activities ( C2 )

Course Details

STATUS : Open
DURATION : FLEXIBLE
EFFORT : 3
MODE : 100% Online
COURSE LEVEL : Beginner
LANGUAGE : English
CLUSTER : Science & Technology ( ST )

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 Syllabus

1.1 Definition of health
1.2 Factors that influence health
1.3 Healthy lifestyle Programs (Malaysia)

2.1 Health education
2.2 Roles and responsibilities of health educators
2.3 Skills and effectiveness of health educators

3.1 Psychology and Sociology
3.2 Education and Economy
3.3 Epidemiology
3.4 Marketing and social policy
3.5 Communication

4.1 Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion
4.2 Health Promotion and Equity
4.3 Caribbean Charter for Health Promotion
4.4 Healthy People (Health for All)
4.5 Amman Declaration on Health Promotion
4.6 Alma-Ata Declaration
4.7 The Surgeon General’s Report on Health

5.1 Health promotion at individual, family and community level
5.2 Appropriate strategies and approaches

6.1 Health promotion at school (“Healthy schools” concept, programs: anti-drugs, nutrition, AIDS, sex education)
6.2 Health promotion at community (”Healthy Cities or Villages concept, programs: cleanliness, nutrition, stress coping)
6.3 Health promotion at worksite (“Healthy Companies” concept, programs: health assessment, exercise & wellness,
nutrition, weight controls, smoking, stress

7.1 Health promotion models
7.2 Needs and determination of problem/issues
7.3 Aim, purpose and objectives and
7.4 Process of planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of health promotion programs

8.1 National – relevant health agencies at district and state; Health organizations - associations/societies
8.2 International – WHO, UNICEF, CDC

Our Instructor

PROFESOR MADYA DR ROZITA BINTI ABDUL LATIF

 Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Seremban 3

DR. NURUL DIYANA BINTI SANUDDIN

 Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Jengka

DR. AHMAD DZULKARNAIN BIN ISMAIL

 Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Arau

NOOR AZILA AZREEN BINTI MD RADZI

 Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Seremban 3

ABBYLOLITA SULLAH @ ABBY AAEESHA BINTI AGKA

 Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Samarahan

DR. NORLAILA AZURA BINTI KOSNI

 Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Jengka

 Frequently Asked Questions

A1 : The assessment is 100% continuous, including an individual report (20%), a group project (30%), a group presentation (20%), and a test (30%). Each component requires a passing mark of 50%.

A2 : Through the health promotion community project, you will develop skills in planning, implementing, and evaluating health promotion programs. Additionally, you will enhance your communication, teamwork, and event organization skills.