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Subject 'Introduction to health promotion'

Name in Estonian: Sissejuhatus tervisedendusse

Year:   2017/2018    2018/2019    2019/2020    2020/2021    2021/2022    

State code8TA09/ST
Study languageEstonian
ChairChair of Health Promotion
Credit points 6 ECTS
Grading method Distinctive (letters)

Aim

Objectives
1. To provide general knowledge of the key concepts of health and health promotion and of the links between health and quality of life.
2. To introduce the role of a health promotion specialist at various levels of society.
3. To introduce the historical development of public health and the health systems.

Study outcome

Learning outcomes
1. Has an overview of the population health status and its dynamics in comparison with other countries.
2. Has knowledge of health and health promotion concepts and different approaches to health promotion.
3. Relates the importance of health promotion and health promotion in the society.
4. Knows the historical development of public health.
5. Is able to distinguish between health and health care systems.

Is taught in following curricula

2016: TE  
2015: TE  
2014: TE  
2013: TE  
2012: TE  
2011: TE  
2010: TE  
2009: TE  
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