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Promoting Healthy Behaviours

HP1109

Focusses on the areas of nutrition, physical activity, smoking, sexual health & substance use

Duration

10 weeks

Next start date

January 2026

NFQ

Level 9

ECTS

10 Credits

Mode of Study

Blended Learning

Apply By

Nov 28, 2024, 5PM

Fee

€1080

Overview

This module introduces students to the relationship between behaviours and health, particular focus is on the areas of nutrition, physical activity, smoking, sexual health and substance use.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must be over 21 years of age and have a Level 8 undergraduate qualification or equivalent. 1 to 4 years relevant work-experience is recommended. Applications can be considered using  Recognition of Prior Learning.

What you will Learn

Module content involves group work and uses problem-based learning techniques. Students are asked to contribute to a team identifying issues and presenting evidence for interventions relevant to health-related behaviours. In groups students are facilitated in conducting self-directed learning to examine the relationship between 'lifestyle' behaviours and health within the context of wider determinants of health. The course engages students in examining the evidence base, practice and policy for issues relevant to individual behaviours with particular focus on areas such as nutrition, physical activity, smoking, sexual health or substance use.

Course Outcomes
On successful completion of this micro-credential, you will receive credits as per the European Credit and Transfer System. These credits are recognised by the awarding institution as credits aligned to learning completed at postgraduate level 9.