Vår 2025

SYP-1901 Navigating the Future of Health Promotion: Challenges and Opportunities – An intensive week. - 3 stp

The course is administrated by

Institutt for helse- og omsorgsfag

Type of course

The course is applicable for students enrolled at partner institutions participating in the Nordplus network Trollnet. Students must be enrolled at bachelor or undergraduate programs in general nursing, midwifery, social psychiatric or social work.

Course contents

This course explores the dynamic field of Health Promotion, its relevance to nursing, social care and social services, and its connection to the United Nations Global Sustainable Goals as we approach the year 2030. Students will engage with current and future challenges, identify opportunities for innovation, and develop a health promotion perspective applicable to their future professions.

Objective of the course

The six overarching Learning Objectives broken down to knowledge, skills, and general competence.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Describe principles, concepts, theories and models of Health Promotion:

- Knowledge: Understand the fundamental principles, concepts, theories and models that underpin health promotion, including models of behaviour change, social determinants of health, and ecological perspectives.

- Skills: Articulate these principles, concepts, theories and models in written or verbal communication.

- General Competence: Apply these principles to real-world health promotion scenarios.

2. Critically reflect on the impact of politics on public health and health equality:

- Knowledge: Grasp the intersection between politics, policies, and public health outcomes.

- Skills: Analyse and evaluate the influence of political decisions on health equity.

- General Competence: Advocate for evidence-based policies that promote health equity.

3. Analyse social and cultural determinants of health in Health Promotion efforts:

- Knowledge: Familiarize yourself with social and cultural factors (e.g., beliefs, practices, norms) that affect health behaviours.

- Skills: Assess how social and cultural context shapes health promotion strategies.

- General Competence: Adapt health promotion initiatives to diverse social and cultural contexts.

4. Discuss different evidence-based interventions to promote health:

- Knowledge: Learn about effective health promotion strategies (e.g., community-based programs, health education, policy changes).

- Skills: Evaluate the evidence supporting these interventions.

- General Competence: Recommend evidence-based approaches to improve health outcomes.

5. Describe health promotion in the perspective of United Nations Global Sustainable Goals:

- Knowledge: Understand the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to health and well-being.

- Skills: Articulate how health promotion aligns with specific SDGs.

- General Competence: Advocate for health promotion to achieve global sustainability.

6. Reflect on their learning and identify areas for further knowledge within Health Promotion:

- Knowledge: Reflect on personal growth and learning during the course.

- Skills: Self-assess strengths and areas for improvement.

- General Competence: Continuously seek professional development in health promotion.

Language of instruction

English

Teaching methods

Describe the courses’ teaching methods. NB: There must be a context between the courses expected learning outcome and teaching methods.

The Teaching Methods, such as interactive lectures, group discussions, and role-play exercises, will help students acquire both knowledge and skills. Additionally, activities like daily journaling and portfolio development contribute to general competence by fostering critical reflection and self-awareness. The yoga classes and excursions also promote holistic well-being, aligning with health promotion principles.

- Pre-assignment and recorded lectures conducted online

- Interactive lectures with films

- Group discussions

- Participatory group work and workshops with students from various disciplines and nationalities

- Role-play exercises

- Panel debates

- Daily journaling including reflection exercises and portfolio

- Poster presentations

- Lecturing

- Yoga classes for physical, spiritual, and mental health promotion

- Excursions