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Study Course Description

Health Education and Health Promotion

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
LSPA_210
Branch of Science
Health sciences
ECTS
4.00
Target Audience
Pedagogy; Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Structure Unit Manager
Structural Unit
Department of Sports Theory
Contacts

LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006

About Study Course

Objective

To acquire competence to promote health in an educational institution: to know theoretical models of health promotion and education and how they are applied in practice – in the study process and extracurricular work. To know different approaches to implementing health education. To understand education on healthy lifestyle and environment in maintaining health.

Preliminary Knowledge

Knowledge of basic principles of pedagogy, psychology, construction and functioning of the human body, health promotion and organisation of physical activities. Skills to plan, organise, manage and evaluate the learning process by selecting appropriate learning methods and means according to the age and individual needs of learners. Ability to use information and communication technologies, analyse and interpret data, provide a safe and inclusive learning environment, comply with professional ethics and legal requirements, cooperate with learners, colleagues and other stakeholders, as well as independently improve professional competence and take responsibility for decisions taken and results achieved.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Is knowledgeable about the content of health and physical activity training, theoretical models of health promotion and understands the importance of health-influencing factors, lifestyle choices and health-enhancing educational environments.

Individual work and tests

Examination • Individual work • Independent work

2.Is familiar with the forms, methods and didactic approaches for planning, organising and implementing the training process for health promotion and education to ensure meaningful learning process and out-of-hours activities.

Individual work and tests

Examination • Independent work

3.Is familiar with approaches to evaluating learning outcomes and student growth achieved in the health promotion process, including methods of involving pupils in the evaluation process and using the results obtained to improve the learning process.

Individual work and tests

Independent work • Examination

Skills

1.Plan, develop and model health-promoting projects and the health education learning process by selecting learning strategies, organisation forms and methods appropriate to the results to be achieved, the needs of learners and the development of health literacy.

Individual work and tests

Examination • Independent work

2.Adapt and integrate life-proximity situations, methodological materials and digital learning resources into the health education process in order to promote self-guided learning, participation and improvement of health literacy for learners.

Individual work and tests

Independent work • Examination

3.Use digital technologies to ensure students’ research activities by organising the learning process, obtaining and analysing learning outcomes, as well as providing evaluation and quality feedback to support learners’ learning.

Individual work and tests

Examination

Competences

1.Independently plan, implement and evaluate health promotion and health education work in an educational institution, making professionally justified decisions and demonstrating high health literacy.

Individual work and tests

Independent work • Examination

2.Design and evaluate health-promoting projects and lessons, adapting pedagogical methods to the needs of learners and ensuring an efficient, safe and inclusive learning process.

Individual work and tests

Examination

3.Independently create, structure and improve the self-assessment work folder for professional development, critically analysing the experience gained during studies, selecting the most important evidence and using reflection to improve professional competence.

Individual work and tests

Examination

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Individual work

5.00% from total grade
Test

“Analysis of health influencing factors”

job description:

The student analyses health influencing factors based on scientific literature and other reliable sources of information. The work shall characterise the impact of biological, psychological, social, environmental and lifestyle factors on the health of the individual, evaluate their interaction with each other and justify the possibilities for promoting health in the educational environment.

Fulfilment conditions:

  • describe the main groups of health-influencing factors;
  • analyse at least one current health problem by identifying the factors affecting it;
  • substantiate the conclusions with scientific literature and laws and regulations or other binding documents;
  • formulate recommendations to promote health in the educational environment;
  • draw up the work in accordance with the requirements laid down.

Evaluation criteria:

  • the completeness and accuracy of the characterisation of health-related factors;
  • depth of analysis, ability to substantiate conclusions and link theory to practice;
  • appropriate use and correct quotation of scientific sources;
  • the validity of the conclusions and recommendations;
  • compliance of the structure, academic language and presentation of the work with the requirements.

Rating scale: The work credited

fulfils all the specified performance conditions, the analysis is justified, appropriate sources of information have been used, the conclusions are logical and the work has been drawn up in accordance with the requirements.

2.

Independent work

5.00% from total grade
Test

“Analysis of health-promoting theoretical models”

The student analyses theoretical models and approaches for health promotion, describes their basic principles, compares their use in health education and justifies the use of the most appropriate model in the context of an educational institution.

Fulfilment conditions:

  • selects at least two theoretical models for health promotion.
  • describes the nature, objectives and key principles of each model.
  • compares the benefits and limitations of models in health education.
  • justifies which model is best suited for implementation in an educational institution using scientific literature.
  • The work shall be presented in accordance with the requirements for the design of the academic paper, specifying the sources of information used.

Evaluation criteria:

  • understanding and characterization accuracy of theoretical models for health promotion.
  • quality of analysis and comparison of models.
  • reasoning of conclusions and justification for choosing a particular model.
  • use of scientific literature and correct referencing.
  • logical structure of the work, quality of the academic language and respect for the design of the academic work.

Rating scale: The work credited

fulfils all the specified performance conditions, the analysis is justified, appropriate sources of information have been used, the conclusions are logical and the work has been drawn up in accordance with the requirements.

3.

Independent work

5.00% from total grade
Test

“Health promotion opportunities in an educational establishment”

job description:

Within the framework of an independent work, the student shall analyse the possibilities for promoting health in an educational institution by evaluating measures for promoting physical, emotional and social health. The work should describe existing or potential health promotion activities, their role in ensuring the well-being of learners and staff of the educational institution, as well as make proposals to improve health promotion.

Fulfilment conditions:

  • explain the nature of health promotion and its role in the educational environment;
  • describe at least three health promotion directions or activities in an educational institution (for example, healthy diet, physical activity, mental health support, safe environment, addiction prevention, etc.);
  • analyse the role of the selected measures in promoting the health and wellbeing of learners;
  • develop at least three substantiated proposals for improving health promotion in an educational institution;
  • at least three reliable sources of information shall be used and references shall be drawn up in accordance with academic requirements.

Evaluation criteria:

  • the level of understanding of the nature and principles of health promotion;
  • quality and reasoning of the analysis of health promotion measures;
  • the validity and practical applicability of the proposals;
  • the use of information sources and the correct presentation of references;
  • the logical structure of the work, the quality of the academic language and respect for the design of the academic work.

Rating scale: The work credited

fulfils all the specified performance conditions, the analysis is justified, appropriate sources of information have been used, the conclusions are logical and the work has been drawn up in accordance with the requirements.

4.

Independent work

15.00% from total grade
Test

“Analysis of learning content and results to be achieved, selection and selection of learning methods in the field of health and physical activity”

job description:

Within the framework of his/her own work, the student shall improve the skills to select and justify the content of the studies corresponding to the field of health and physical activity training, the learning methods taking into account the results to be achieved by the training, the characteristics of the age stage of the students, individual needs and the conditions of the organisation of the learning process. Within the scope of the work, the student analyses different learning methods and justifies their suitability for a specific learning situation.

Fulfilment conditions:

  • analyse the content of the selected training and the learning outcomes to be achieved in the field of health and physical activity training;
  • describe at least 5 training methods to be used in the field of health and physical activity training;
  • analyse the advantages and potential limitations of each method;
  • justify the choice of methods according to the specific result to be achieved and the age of the learners;
  • provide practical examples of the use of methods in the learning process;
  • at least 5 sources of scientific and methodological literature shall be used and properly presented in accordance with the academic requirements.

Evaluation criteria:

  • consistency of the choice of training methods with the purpose of the training and the learning outcomes to be achieved;
  • the theoretical justification and the quality of the sources of information used;
  • depth of analysis of methods and quality of reasoning;
  • relevance of practical examples in the field of health and physical activity training;
  • the structure of the work, the language culture and the presentation shall comply with the requirements laid down.

Rating scale: The work credited

shall comply with all the specified performance conditions, the analysis shall be justified, the choice of teaching methods shall be justified, the analysis shall be high quality, appropriate sources of information shall be used and the work shall be drawn up in accordance with the requirements.

5.

Independent work

20.00% from total grade
Test

Description

of the work of “drawing up a lesson plan and selection of training tools in the field of health and physical activity”:

Within the scope of the independent work, the student shall draw up a one-hour plan in accordance with the chosen topic in the field of health and physical activity, learning objectives and the results to be achieved. The selection of appropriate teaching methods, techniques and means of learning shall be justified at work, ensuring their conformity with the needs of the learners and the acquisition of the educational content.

Fulfilment conditions:

  • develop a one-hour plan in the field of health and physical activity;
  • formulate the purpose of the lesson and the learning outcomes to be achieved;
  • plan the structure of the lesson (introduction, main part, conclusion);
  • select and justify appropriate training methods and forms of organisation of work;
  • select the training tools and digital resources necessary for the class (if applicable);
  • the criteria for assessing learners’ achievements shall be described.

Evaluation criteria:

  • compliance of the lesson plan with the intended learning objective and learning outcomes to be achieved;
  • the logic and sequence of the structure of the lesson;
  • consistency of the chosen teaching methods and work forms with the content of the training;
  • the validity and suitability of the choice of training means;
  • compliance of the assessment criteria with the learning outcomes to be achieved;
  • design of the work, use of professional language and professional terminology.

Rating scale: The work credited

complies with all performance conditions and evaluation criteria, using appropriate sources of information and drawing up the work in accordance with the requirements.

6.

Independent work

20.00% from total grade
Test

“Development of a health-promoting project for an educational institution”

job description:

In independent work, the student shall develop the content of a health promotion project for the educational institution on the basis of the principles of health promotion and the needs of the educational institution. The project shall identify a current health problem or field of development, determine the purpose, tasks, target audience, planned activities, necessary resources, implementation deadlines and expected results of the project. At work, the student confirms the ability to plan, argue and justify health-promoting activities in the educational environment.

Fulfilment conditions:

  • develop a description of a health-promoting project that includes: the name of the project; the description and justification of the situation or problem; the objectives and tasks of the project;
  • describes the needs of the target audience;
  • develop a description of the planned activities;
  • develop an implementation plan and timeline;
  • identify the necessary resources and cooperation partners;
  • determine the expected results and methods for evaluating the effectiveness of the project;
  • displays the literature and sources of information used, presented in accordance with the APA quoting style.

Evaluation criteria:

  • the relevance of the theme of the project and its justification;
  • the content and cross-compliance of the objectives and tasks;
  • the logic, practicality and relation of the planned activities to the objective of the project;
  • the validity of the project implementation plan;
  • consistency of expected results and evaluation methods;
  • correct use of theoretical knowledge and sources of information;
  • the structure of the work, the quality of the professional language and the design of the work.

Rating scale: credited

work is designed to meet the required performance requirements, all mandatory sections are included, content is logical and reasonable, work is designed to meet requirements.

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Examination

30.00% from total grade
10 points

Job description

of “portfolio presentation”

:

In the final examination, the student presents a portfolio of work developed during the study course demonstrating the acquired knowledge, skills and competences in the field of health promotion. During the presentation, the student shall collect and analyse the work developed during the course, justify the solutions used, evaluate the results achieved and reflect on the acquired professional experience and development of competences.

Fulfilment conditions:

  • create a portfolio of works including all independent work provided for in the study course;
  • ensure that the portfolio is structured, complete and appropriately presented;
  • prepare an oral presentation (up to 7 minutes) describing the main works developed, their objectives, results achieved and practical significance;
  • respond reasonably to questions from the lecturer and the audience;
  • demonstrate the ability to analyse and evaluate their performance using professional terminology.

Evaluation criteria:

  • the completeness of portfolio content and compliance with the requirements of the study course;
  • the quality, content and professional vision of the works;
  • analysis and justification of the work developed;
  • the structure, logic and clarity of the presentation;
  • the use of professional terminology and communication skills;
  • the reasoning of the answers in response to questions and reflection on their study process;
  • presentation design and time-keeping.

Rating scale: (10 points)

The examination is credited if the portfolio is complete, complies with the requirements of the study course, the presentation is clear, structured and reasoned, the student demonstrates the knowledge, skills and competences achieved in the study course convincingly.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Factors affecting health. Role of lifestyle or habits affecting health in maintaining health. Analysis of factors affecting health.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Factors determining health behaviour, behaviour change theories (health confidence, conscious behaviour, planned behaviour, social learning). Using theories in practice. Analysis of theoretical models promoting health.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Health literacy, importance and development of literacy. Health competence.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Health literacy, importance and development of literacy. Health competence.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Conceptual matters of health promotion.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Public health. Promoting health as part of public health. Place of health education in health promotion and disease prevention.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Use of health promotion theoretical models in the study process.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Use of health promotion theoretical models in the study process.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Health promotion opportunities and courses of action in an educational institution. A health promoting educational institution environment.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Health promotion opportunities and courses of action in an educational institution. A health promoting educational institution environment.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Promoting health in the study process, extracurricular, out-of-school health promoting measures.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Promoting health in the study process, extracurricular, out-of-school health promoting measures.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Health promoting educational institution. Health promoting school project.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Health promoting projects in educational institutions.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Development of health promotion projects, development of assessment criteria.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Development of health promotion projects, development of assessment criteria.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Presentation of health promoting projects.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Terms used in health education. Purpose and role of health education in maintaining individual and public health.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Teacher’s competence for the implementation of health education.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Content and learning outcomes of health education in the field of Health and Physical Activity in basic education and Health, Safety and Physical Activity in secondary education. Analysis of content and learning outcomes of health and physical activity studies.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Planning of study content and methodology according to learning outcomes. Drawing up a lesson plan. Selection of methodological study materials and aids.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Study methods for developing the cognitive (knowledge and thinking) and practical (performance of activities) component of health competence. Choice and selection of study methods for developing the cognitive and practical component of health competence
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Study methods for developing the cognitive (knowledge and thinking) and practical (performance of activities) component of health competence. Choice and selection of study methods for developing the cognitive and practical component of health competence
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Learning environment, respecting confidentiality and privacy principles when learning health matters.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Factors affecting health. Role of lifestyle or habits affecting health in maintaining health. Analysis of factors affecting health.
Factors determining health behaviour, behaviour change theories (health confidence, conscious behaviour, planned behaviour, social learning). Using theories in practice. Analysis of theoretical models promoting health.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Health literacy, importance and development of literacy. Health competence.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Conceptual matters of health promotion.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Public health. Promoting health as part of public health. Place of health education in health promotion and disease prevention.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Use of health promotion theoretical models in the study process.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Use of health promotion theoretical models in the study process.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Health promotion opportunities and courses of action in an educational institution. A health promoting educational institution environment.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Promoting health in the study process, extracurricular, out-of-school health promoting measures.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Health promoting educational institution. Health promoting school project.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Health promoting projects in educational institutions.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Development of health promotion projects, development of assessment criteria.
Presentation of health promoting projects.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Terms used in health education. Purpose and role of health education in maintaining individual and public health.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Teacher’s competence for the implementation of health education.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Content and learning outcomes of health education in the field of Health and Physical Activity in basic education and Health, Safety and Physical Activity in secondary education. Analysis of content and learning outcomes of health and physical activity studies.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Planning of study content and methodology according to learning outcomes. Drawing up a lesson plan. Selection of methodological study materials and aids.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Study methods for developing the cognitive (knowledge and thinking) and practical (performance of activities) component of health competence. Choice and selection of study methods for developing the cognitive and practical component of health competence
Learning environment, respecting confidentiality and privacy principles when learning health matters.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Mācīšanās lietpratībai (2018). Kolektīvā monogrāfija. LU Akadēmiskais apgāds, 44.-158.

2.

Glanz, K., Rimer, B. K., & Viswanath, K. (Eds.). (2024). Health behavior: Theory, research, and practice (6th ed.). Jossey-Bass. (1.-124.)

3.

Lynch, T., & Soukup, G. J. (2016). “Physical education”, “health and physical education”, “physical literacy” and “health literacy”: Global nomenclature confusion. Cogent Education, 3(1).

4.

Golubeva, A., & Puškarevs, I. (2008). Veselības veicināšana skolā. Mācību līdzeklis. LU Akadēmiskais apgāds, 1.-93. (akceptējams izdevums)

5.

Veselību veicinoša skola. Nacionālais veselību veicinošo skolu tīkls. (2016). Rīga: Slimību profilakses un kontroles centrs

Additional Reading

2.

Redfern, A. (2015). The essential guide to classroom practice. Routledge, 224p. (1. -5. chapter)

3.

4. Rubana, I., M. (2004). Mācīties darot. R:Raka, 1.- 240 lpp. (akceptējams izdevums)

Other Information Sources

1.

Saskaņā ar patstāvīgo darbu uzdevumiem darbs datu bāzēs: Health Education

2.

Health education journal.

3.

Health education and behavior.

4.

International journal of health promotin and education.