Health education 2600-SIW-EZ-2-S1

This module introduces students to the issues of health, health education and health promotion from the perspective of the biological, social and behavioural sciences. It covers contemporary concepts of health, its multidimensional nature and the key factors determining the health of individuals and society. Particular attention is paid to the importance of lifestyle, physical activity, nutrition, mental wellbeing and the social environment in shaping health.

As part of the course, students develop the ability to apply biological knowledge to explain processes related to health and health-related behaviours, and hone the communication skills essential for working in the field of sport and wellness. The module also prepares students to critically analyse health-related information circulating in the media and the public sphere, with particular emphasis on disinformation, health myths and claims not based on scientific evidence. The learning outcome is the acquisition of interdisciplinary knowledge about health and the development of the skills necessary to responsibly promote a healthy lifestyle and support health-promoting behaviours.

This module introduces students to the issues of health, health education and health promotion from the perspective of the biological, social and behavioural sciences. It covers contemporary concepts of health, its multidimensional nature and the key factors determining the health of individuals and society. Particular attention is paid to the importance of lifestyle, physical activity, nutrition, mental wellbeing and the social environment in shaping health.

As part of the course, students develop the ability to apply biological knowledge to explain processes related to health and health-related behaviours, and hone the communication skills essential for working in the field of sport and wellness. The module also prepares students to critically analyse health-related information circulating in the media and the public sphere, with particular emphasis on disinformation, health myths and claims not based on scientific evidence. The learning outcome is the acquisition of interdisciplinary knowledge about health and the development of the skills necessary to responsibly promote a healthy lifestyle and support health-promoting behaviours.

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