Promoting Health and Well-Being

This module aims to develop knowledge and skills to promote health and well-being in community development and youth workers

1. Explore definitions of and perspectives on health and well-being

2. Discuss the meaning of health promotion

3. Analyse the health and well-being status of people in Ireland

4. Discuss the key determinants of health

5. Analyse the national and international health promotion policy context

6. Explore philosophies and values within different approaches to health promotion

7. Analyse ways of working to promote health within community settings

8. Debate topics relevant to health promotion across the lifespan

9. Develop skills in assessing health need, planning, delivering and evaluating health promotion.