HEP20002 · Swinburne University of Technology
Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
- Credit points
- 12.5
- Level
- 2
- Workload
- ≈ 13 h / week
- Faculty
- Health
What it covers
This unit introduces students to the principles and practice of public health and health promotion in an Australian and global context. Students will learn the core concepts and theories underpinning health promotion and disease prevention. Students will develop an understanding of the prevention continuum and the broad scope for evidence-based, health promotion action.
Assessment
| Task | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Briefing Report | Individual | 35% |
| Health Literacy Assessment Report | Individual | 35% |
| In-Class Presentation | Group | 30% |
When and where
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Hawthorn | On campus |