Preventive Health Care

Students will explore the theory and practice of health promotion and illness prevention in a primary care context. They will discuss the social model of health and recognise that a range of social, cultural and economic factors influence people’s health and well-being. The impact of weight, diet, and exercise on health as well as smoking and other risk behaviours will be explored. In addition, students will develop strategies that promote health through empowerment of the individual and communities. The theoretical and practical knowledge gained in this subject will prepare students to undertake health assessments.