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Department:	Health & Leisure Studies	Module Code:	HLTH61009
Level:	Level 6	Contact Hours:	48
Duration:	1 Semester	Directed Study Hours:	26
Effective Term:	2014/15	Indep. Study Hours:	26
Credits:	5

Prerequisite Knowledge:

Students should have an understanding of the relationship between lifestyle & health

Module Description/Aims:

This module aims to equip people with the knowledge, skills and competence necessary to function as a facilitator of lifestyle workshops with groups of adults on the following topics: being active, eating well, dealing with stress, enjoying the whole of ones health. This aspect of the module is based upon the Being Well training pack & other such programmes devised by the Department of Health & Children Health Promotion Unit. The module also aims to examine the facilitation and adult learning theory and practical application necessary to effectively deliver such workshops. Participatory learning & action (PLA) strategies are explored as a theory and practiced as a methodology for use on micro and macro levels.

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Contact Type	Hours
Lecture	2 Per Week
Practical/Workshop	2 Per Week

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On successful completion of the module, the learner will be able to:

No.	Description/Learning Outcomes
1	Illustrate the key theoretical knowledge underpinning all elements of the Being Well lifestyle workshops or other similar workshops
2	Co- facilitate a lifestyle workshop
3	Communicate effectively with the group during lifestyle workshops utilising skill pertaining to adult learning and pla- participatory learning & action
4	Construct and practically apply the experiential learning cycle
5	Practically apply adult learning principles
6	Outline the theoretical basis of participatory learning & action and apply its approaches and methods in lifestyle workshops

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Learning Strategies

This module consists of two parts, two theory lectures per week and two practical sessions. The practical sessions will give students the opportunity to experience the application of theory to practice in lifestyle workshop sessions. Following that students will be required to co-facilitate lifestyle workshop sessions with a peer for delivery to a group of peers. In addition they will be required to critically review their performance and the performance of others in the context of theoretical elements covered on the course.

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Content	Detail
Introduction & Core Skills	Background, aims objectives and philosophy of the Being Well programme; and similar lifestyle programmes. Group Work skills: Facilitation Skills
Adult Learning	Working with adults in lifestyle change programmes; introduction to adult learning
Learning to Change	The experiential learning process; Transtheroetical model/ Stages of Change
Practical Facilitation	The lifestyle workshop sessions; based upon Being Well & other facilitated workshop lifestyle programmes sample themes; Enjoying the whole of my health; Eating Well; Being Active; Dealing with Stress
Resourcing & Modifying	Resource issues & the lifestyle programme planning & Being Well programme. Resourcing other lifestyle programmes. Adapting programmes to the needs specific groups e.g. low literacy, ageing and older people.
PLA	PLA approaches and methods include: diagramming, mapping, ranking, interviewing, seasonal calendars, matrices, card sorts, collages, group work, timelines, trend and change analysis, oral testimonies, case-studies, stories, participant observation, on-the-spot analysis, and more.

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Assessment Strategies
The assessment strategy is reflective of the nature of content covered in syllabus content. It covers various modes of assessment ,from practical to written exam. It incorporates work on self-reflection and constructive comment on others.

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Learning Outcome	Assessment Category	Assessment Method	Additional Information	% alloc
3, 4, 5, 6	Final Exam (Scheduled)	Final Written Exam		40
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6	Continuous Assessment	Facilitation of Groupwork	Students demonstrating the ability to effectively deliver elements of the being well module to an adult group. Students demonstrating the ability engage in to self-reflection and reflective constructive comment on the practice of others engaged in Being Well delivery-study on the practice. Observation during class discussion, practical and workshop sessions Attendance at workshops	50
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6	Continuous Assessment	Assignment - Out of Class	Written work to accompany practical session delivered.	10

Reading List show detail >>

Type	ISBN	Title Author Publisher	Year	Edition	Library Link
Essential	0000000000	Being Well Department of Health & Children (HPU) Department of Health & Children (HPU)	2000		-
Essential	0000000000	Class Notes Varied Varied	2008		-
Recommended	0750678372	The adult learner : the definitive classic in adult education and human resource development Knowles & Shepherd Elsevier	1998	5th	view

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