James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2023

PY3111 - Population Clinical Health Promotion and Communication

Subject Description

The focus in the subject will be upon health promotion and clinical health psychology as areas of specialization within health psychology. Both population level and individual level interventions will be considered. Taking a population health promotion perspective, topics covered include factors contributing to chronic disease and the social determinants of health. Particular attention will be paid to the differential impact such factors have upon different population groups, for example children, the elderly and indigenous Australians. Areas of focus include obesity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and physical activity. In the clinical health area, emphasis will be placed on psychological assessment relevant to physical illness, psychological and behavioural management in the treatment of illness, and clinical intervention design.

Learning Outcomes

• design a culturally sensitive health promotion program or clinical intervention
• critically evaluate the cultural appropriateness of health promotion programs
• identify, describe and discuss socio-cultural determinants of health

Subject Assessment

• Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (40%) - Individual
• Participation > Class participation - Individual
• Written > Literature review - (30%) - Individual
• Written concept brief for a health promotion project (15%); and oral presentation (15%) - (30%) - Group & Individual

Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.

Special Assessment Requirements

Passing requirements: participate in all scheduled classes; achieve 50% overall; achieve a cumulative score of at least 50% after the application of any penalties such as late penalties.

Assumed Knowledge:  To undertake this subject, students must have successfully completed 12 credit points (four subjects) of level 1 study at tertiary level

Availabilities