Outline

Overview

This is the fourth and final unit within the health discipline area. In this unit, students explore a range of contemporary, local and global health issues and examine the concept of health promotion and the role health promotion plays in addressing contemporary health issues. By exploring health promotion frameworks such as the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion, Health Promotion in a Globalized World and the Sustainable Development Goals, students gain an understanding of the role of health promotion in empowering individuals and specific population groups to improve their health and wellbeing.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit	Education
Credit points	6
Prerequisites ?	EDHP3003 and EDHP4002
Corequisites ?	None
Prohibitions ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	Students will have studied three previous health units
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Kellie Burns, kellie.burns@sydney.edu.au

Assessment

The census date for this unit availability is 31 August 2026

Details
Criteria

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length	Use of AI
Presentation	Critical Discussion This is a peer-led discussion of a text and application to 7-10 classroom.	40%	Multiple weeks	1800 words equivalent	AI allowed
Outcomes assessed:
Written work	Health promotion paper This is a critical overview and analysis of health promotion approaches and initiatives in addressing a specific health issue.	20%	Week 05 Due date: 04 Sep 2026 at 23:59	900 words	AI allowed
Outcomes assessed:
Written work	Health Promotion Campaign and Justification This entails the planning and design of a school-based health promotion campaign鈥� to address a contemporary health issue relevant to young people.	40%	Week 09 Due date: 09 Oct 2026 at 23:59	1800 words	AI allowed
Outcomes assessed:
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Assessment summary

Please see canvas for assessment details and marking rubrics.聽

Assessment criteria

Result name	Mark range	Description
High distinction	85 - 100	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an exceptional standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
Distinction	75 - 84	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a very high standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
Credit	65 - 74	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a good standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
Pass	50 - 64	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an acceptable standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
Fail	0 - 49	The learning outcomes of the unit of study have not been met to a satisfactory standard.聽

For more information see guide to grades.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI)

You can use generative AI tools for open assessments. Restrictions on AI use apply to secure, supervised assessments used to confirm if students have met specific learning outcomes.

Refer to the assessment table above to see if AI is allowed, for assessments in this unit and check Canvas for full instructions on assessment tasks and AI use.

If you use AI, you must always acknowledge it. Misusing AI may lead to a breach of the聽Academic Integrity Policy.

Visit the聽Current Students website聽for more information on AI in assessments, including聽details on how to acknowledge its use.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

This unit has an exception to the standard University policy or supplementary information has been provided by the unit coordinator. This information is displayed below:

Late submissions are managed in accordance with University policy.

Academic integrity

The University expects students to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

Our website聽provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. This includes advice on how to avoid common breaches of academic integrity. Ensure that you have completed the聽Academic Honesty Education Module (AHEM)聽which is mandatory for all commencing coursework students

Penalties for serious breaches can significantly impact your studies and your career after graduation. It is important that you speak with your unit coordinator if you need help with completing assessments.

Visit the聽Current Students website聽for more information on AI in assessments, including聽details on how to acknowledge its use.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a聽simple extension.鈥� The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can鈥檛 complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for聽special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students,聽聽includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Support for students

The Support for Students Policy聽reflects the University鈥檚 commitment to supporting students in their academic journey and making the University safe for students. It is important that you read and understand this policy so that you are familiar with the range of support services available to you and understand how to engage with them.

The University uses email as its primary source of communication with students who need support under the Support for Students Policy. Make sure you check your University email regularly and respond to any communications received from the University.

Learning resources and detailed information about weekly assessment and learning activities can be accessed via Canvas. It is essential that you visit your unit of study Canvas site to ensure you are up to date with all of your tasks.

If you are having difficulties completing your studies, or are feeling unsure about your progress, we are here to help. You can access the support services offered by the University at any time:

Support and Services (including health and wellbeing services, financial support and learning support)
Course planning and administration
Meet with an Academic Adviser

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 01	Intro to unit of study; Reflecting on Health 1-3; Guiding Frameworks of Health Promotion	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 01	Health Promotion, young people and schools	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 02	Health promotion theories and models	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 02	Exploring case studies of health promotion in schools	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 03	Ethics, risk and health promotion	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 03	Communication in health promotion	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 04	Media and health promotion	Lecture (1 hr)
	Exploring and applying media health promotion campaigns	Tutorial (2 hr)
	TEXT INTENSIVE STUDY (Adolescence (2025); The Australian Dream (2019))	Self-directed learning (3 hr)
Week 05	Mental health promotion campaigns for schools and young people	Lecture (1 hr)
	PRESENTATIONS	Tutorial (2 hr)
	TEXT INTENSIVE STUDY (Manosphere (2026); I am That Girl (2018))	Self-directed learning (3 hr)
Week 06	Gender, consent and health promotion for schools and young people	Lecture (1 hr)
	PRESENTATIONS	Tutorial (2 hr)
	TEXT INTENSIVE STUDY (Sacred Cow (2021); I am the River, The River is Me (2024))	Self-directed learning (3 hr)
Week 07	Planetary health campaigns for young people and schooling	Lecture (1 hr)
	PRESENTATIONS	Tutorial (2 hr)
	TEXT INTENSIVE STUDY ('A Seat At the Table', Australian Story (2026); Mother of Penguins (2024))	Self-directed learning (3 hr)
Week 08	Health promotion campaigns for inclusive schools	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 08	Unit summary and evaluation, Assessment support workshop	Tutorial (2 hr)

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

See canvas for reading list.聽

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. Describe issues relating to social justice, equity, morality and ethics in relation to health, health status and health enhancement.
LO2. Critically analyse the relationship between the socio-cultural, political, economic and environmental factors and the health status of individuals and communities.
LO3. Examine and critically evaluate the role of a range of health promotion approaches in addressing contemporary health issues in a socially just way.
LO4. Examine and critically evaluate health promotion strategies through local, national and global case studies.
LO5. Propose and justify a health promotion campaign to tackle a contemporary health issue within Australia.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all 爆料王 graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one鈥檚 personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Responding to student feedback

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

We value student feedback on unit content, assessment and delivery. Please ensure you complete USS at the end of semester as we use the data to make changes.

Disclaimer

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Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI)

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Support for students

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Disclaimer

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Useful links

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Overview

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Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI)

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Support for students

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Disclaimer

On this page

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