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SOBS 650 HEALTH PROMOTION AND PRACTICE

Credits: 
2

The course is designed to enhance the student’s knowledge of the basic concepts, principles and strategies of health promotion. It will provide opportunities for appropriate application of health promotion interventions in both changing and uncertain environments.  Special focus will be on key players charged with preventing diseases and promoting public health. Emphasis will also be placed on behaviour change theories, strategies and methods for responding to emerging and pertinent public health issues. Students will be exposed to the importance of research in health promotion and practice and also encouraged to appreciate the role of health promotion in public health practice.