Course coordinator
Mrs Alison Bourke
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 16/11/2024)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Nursing, Midwifery & Social Wk
This course introduces students to the psychosocial concepts of health, wellness and illness across the lifespan and the nurse's role in wellness promotion and illness prevention. Stages of the lifespan trajectory are introduced using a variety of theoretical frameworks that underpin transition, adaptation and resilience across the human lifespan. Students will identify how biopsychosocial and cultural factors influence lifespan development and how values, beliefs and attitudes affect perceptions of health and illness behaviours.
This course introduces the stages of the lifespan trajectory using a variety of theoretical frameworks that underpin transition, adaptation and resilience across the human lifespan. You will identify the physical, cognitive and psychosocial changes that occur through lifespan development. Age and culturally appropriate communication strategies are pivotal to providing nursing care across the lifespan. Principles of communication will be woven throughout the course content. Public health policy and population screening strategies will be explored along with health promotion and its importance to good health across the lifespan.
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Course requirements
Assumed background
As a Year 1, second semester course, there is no assumed background knowledge for this course.
Restrictions
BN and BN/BMid
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Mrs Alison Bourke
Ms Bernadette Watson
Mrs Kelly Hooper
Tutor
Mr Andy Schouten
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Aims and outcomes
This course aims to introduce students to caring for people across the lifespan. It will introduce students to psychosocial concepts of health and wellness, and illness. The student will develop an understanding of wellness promotion and illness prevention initiatives.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Examine community profiles and social determinants of health in Australia and globally.
LO2.
Describe contemporary theories of human development as they relate to lifespan development.
LO3.
Discuss concepts of health promotion and prevention of ill health in different contexts.
LO4.
Identify key priorities in promoting and preventing ill health across the lifespan stages.
LO5.
Apply principles of health promotion and illness prevention to lifespan stages.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Examination |
Online Exam: Module 1 Content - Open 12 - 16 August
|
20% |
16/08/2024 1:00 pm
All Assessment items must be attempted in order to be eligible to pass this course |
| Essay/ Critique | Essay: Community profile and Social Determinants of Health | 40% |
13/09/2024 1:00 pm
All Assessment items must be attempted in order to be eligible to pass this course |
| Presentation |
Group presentation: Health Promotion
|
40% |
7/10/2024 1:00 pm
All Assessment items must be attempted in order to be eligible to pass this course Informal peer review: Week 8 during IBL class time (no marks attached to this) Buddy Check Formative Peer Review: Week 8 Friday @ 1pm 13/09/2024 (no marks attached to this) PowerPoint slides: Week 11 @ 13:00 Monday 07/10/2024 Buddy Check Summative Peer Review: Week 11 @ 13:00 Monday 07/10/2024 Presentation: Week 11 or 12 during IBL class time |
Assessment details
Online Exam: Module 1 Content - Open 12 - 16 August
- Online
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
16/08/2024 1:00 pm
All Assessment items must be attempted in order to be eligible to pass this course
- Other conditions
- Time limited.
- Learning outcomes
- L02
Task description
This exam contains 18 x Multiple Choice type questions plus 1 x short answer. It is based on Module 1 content only.
Exam details
| Planning time | no planning time minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 40 minutes |
| Calculator options | Any calculator permitted |
| Open/closed book | Open Book examination |
| Exam platform | Inspera |
| Invigilation | Not invigilated |
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 14 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Applying for an extension
Extension requests are submitted online via my.UQ. Extension requests received in any other way will not be approved.
Information about applying for an extension can be found on my.UQ.
Extension guidelines
- Extension requests should be submitted prior to the assessment deadline.
- Extension requests must state the due date and the due time of the assessment.
- Requests for extensions received after the assessment item submission due date may not be approved. Late requests must include evidence of the reasons for the late request.
- The extension granted should be in proportion to the period of illness or disruption caused by the exceptional circumstances and will typically be no more than the specified maximum extension length.
- Students on a Student Access Plan (SAP) with a clause on extension requests must still adhere to the extensions request policy outlined. Students need to attach the SAP and a note outlining their current situation with the online extension application. A maximum of 7 days will be granted on the basis of an SAP. An extension request beyond 7 days will require additional supporting information as this request will not be considered on the basis of the SAP, but rather additional events (whether they relate to the circumstances of the SAP or not).
Outcome of application
- Extension requests are generally processed within 2 working days. Students can see the outcome of their application by logging in to my.UQ.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Essay: Community profile and Social Determinants of Health
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Essay/ Critique
- Weight
- 40%
- Due date
13/09/2024 1:00 pm
All Assessment items must be attempted in order to be eligible to pass this course
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L04
Task description
In this assessment you will analyse community profiles and explore the health promotion priorities and measures to prevent illness within those communities. Additionally, you will assess how the social determinants of health affect the wellbeing of individuals.
If you use Artificial Intelligence (AI) for any part of your assessment no more that 10% is allowable. It needs to appear in text and / or on the reference list and should state what it was used for i.e. spelling, grammar check, definitions.
Submission guidelines
Upload to Turnitin : Portal available on Blackboard
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 14 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Applying for an extension
Extension requests are submitted online via my.UQ. Extension requests received in any other way will not be approved.
Information about applying for an extension can be found on my.UQ.
Extension guidelines
- Extension requests should be submitted prior to the assessment deadline.
- Extension requests must state the due date and the due time of the assessment.
- Requests for extensions received after the assessment item submission due date may not be approved. Late requests must include evidence of the reasons for the late request.
- The extension granted should be in proportion to the period of illness or disruption caused by the exceptional circumstances and will typically be no more than the specified maximum extension length.
- Students on a Student Access Plan (SAP) with a clause on extension requests must still adhere to the extensions request policy outlined. Students need to attach the SAP and a note outlining their current situation with the online extension application. A maximum of 7 days will be granted on the basis of an SAP. An extension request beyond 7 days will require additional supporting information as this request will not be considered on the basis of the SAP, but rather additional events (whether they relate to the circumstances of the SAP or not).
Outcome of application
- Extension requests are generally processed within 2 working days. Students can see the outcome of their application by logging in to my.UQ.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Group presentation: Health Promotion
- In-person
- Mode
- Oral
- Category
- Presentation
- Weight
- 40%
- Due date
7/10/2024 1:00 pm
All Assessment items must be attempted in order to be eligible to pass this course
Informal peer review: Week 8 during IBL class time (no marks attached to this)
Buddy Check Formative Peer Review: Week 8 Friday @ 1pm 13/09/2024 (no marks attached to this)
PowerPoint slides: Week 11 @ 13:00 Monday 07/10/2024
Buddy Check Summative Peer Review: Week 11 @ 13:00 Monday 07/10/2024
Presentation: Week 11 or 12 during IBL class time
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L03, L04, L05
Task description
This is a group assessment and will require you to work in groups of 4-5. The groups will be provided with a range of lifespan topics related to health promotion and illness prevention. As a group you will prepare a 20-minute presentation. The presentation will have three parts (3) parts:
1. Background information on the selected lifespan group.
2. Delivery of the health promotion session that is suitable for community delivery.
3. Summative online peer assessment .
If you use Artificial Intelligence (AI) for any part of your assessment no more that 10% is allowable. It needs to appear in text and / or on the reference list and should state what it was used for i.e. spelling, grammar check, definitions.
Submission guidelines
Submit to Blackboard - Portal available in Blackboard.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 14 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Applying for an extension
Extension requests are submitted online via my.UQ. Extension requests received in any other way will not be approved.
Information about applying for an extension can be found on my.UQ.
Extension guidelines
- Extension requests should be submitted prior to the assessment deadline.
- Extension requests must state the due date and the due time of the assessment.
- Requests for extensions received after the assessment item submission due date may not be approved. Late requests must include evidence of the reasons for the late request.
- The extension granted should be in proportion to the period of illness or disruption caused by the exceptional circumstances and will typically be no more than the specified maximum extension length.
- Students on a Student Access Plan (SAP) with a clause on extension requests must still adhere to the extensions request policy outlined. Students need to attach the SAP and a note outlining their current situation with the online extension application. A maximum of 7 days will be granted on the basis of an SAP. An extension request beyond 7 days will require additional supporting information as this request will not be considered on the basis of the SAP, but rather additional events (whether they relate to the circumstances of the SAP or not).
Outcome of application
- Extension requests are generally processed within 2 working days. Students can see the outcome of their application by logging in to my.UQ.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 29.9 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Fails to demonstrate most or all of the basic requirements of the course. |
| 2 (Fail) | 30 - 46.9 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Demonstrates clear deficiencies in understanding and applying fundamental concepts; communicates information or ideas in ways that are frequently incomplete or confusing and give little attention to the conventions of the discipline. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 47 - 49.9 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: Demonstrates superficial or partial or faulty understanding of the fundamental concepts of the field of study and limited ability to apply these concepts; presents undeveloped or inappropriate or unsupported arguments; communicates information or ideas with lack of clarity and inconsistent adherence to the conventions of the discipline. |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64.49 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Demonstrates adequate understanding and application of the fundamental concepts of the field of study; develops routine arguments or decisions and provides acceptable justification; communicates information and ideas adequately in terms of the conventions of the discipline. |
| 5 (Credit) | 64.5 - 74.49 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Demonstrates substantial understanding of fundamental concepts of the field of study and ability to apply these concepts in a variety of contexts; develops or adapts convincing arguments and provides coherent justification; communicates information and ideas clearly and fluently in terms of the conventions of the discipline. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 74.5 - 84.49 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: As for 5, with frequent evidence of originality in defining and analysing issues or problems and in creating solutions; uses a level, style and means of communication appropriate to the discipline and the audience. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 84.5 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: As for 6, with consistent evidence of substantial originality and insight in identifying, generating and communicating competing arguments, perspectives or problem-solving approaches; critically evaluates problems, their solutions and implications. |
Additional course grading information
All items of assessment must be submitted for the student to be eligible to pass the course.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Should you fail a course with a grade of 3, or a non-graded ‘N’, you may be eligible for supplementary assessment. Refer to my.UQ for information on supplementary assessment.
Supplementary assessment may not be available for all courses, or for some of the assessment items for a course. The highest grade you can receive following supplementary assessment is a 4. Details of availability of supplementary assessment for this course are set out below.
Supplementary assessment can take any form, for example, an oral or a written exam. Students who are eligible and approved for a supplementary assessment and the form of assessment is an examination, are expected to be available to sit the supplementary exam during the University’s Deferred and Supplementary examination period. Once approved, supplementary assessment cannot be rescinded by the student.
In the case of a student requiring a supplementary assessment for this course the supplementary assessment will be graded against a marking rubric which will be made available with the release of the supplementary assessment item. The marking rubric will be reflective that a passing grade (4) is the highest grade possible in this course.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Find the required and recommended resources for this course on the UQ Library website.
Additional learning resources information
Student Email
Students are provided with a UQ email account and must monitor the account whilst enrolled at UQ. Please see Policy Email and Bulk Messaging Procedure and in particular Section 3. (12) Student and Alumni Email for information regarding the appropriate use of email. Students must use their UQ email account for all correspondence with academic staff.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Multiple weeks From Week 1 To Week 3 |
Not Timetabled |
Module 1 - Key Foundations This module forms the basis of this course. It will cover understanding definitions of health and determinants of health, health promotion and human development. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03 |
Week 1 |
Lecture |
Lecture One - Week 1 This lecture will introduce you to the course and assessments. Learning outcomes: L01 |
Week 2 (29 Jul - 04 Aug) |
Tutorial |
IBL 1 - Week 2 Your first IBL will introduce you to different community profiles and the social determinants of health. This will help with Assessment 1. You will also form groups for Assessment 2. Learning outcomes: L01, L03, L04 |
Multiple weeks From Week 4 To Week 6 |
Not Timetabled |
Module 2 - Prenatal to toddlerhood This module covers Prenatal to toddlerhood. It explores developmental progress of each stage, the role of the nurse in assessment as well as health promotion for this lifespan group. Learning outcomes: L02, L03, L04 |
Week 4 (12 Aug - 18 Aug) |
Tutorial |
IBL 2- Week 4 This week we will be exploring Human Development and the Lifespan groups in more detail. Please note EKKA holiday falls in this period and those affected classes will be notified and given on-line learning Learning outcomes: L01, L03, L04 |
Week 6 (26 Aug - 01 Sep) |
Tutorial |
IBL 3 - Week 6 Health promotion Strategies and Principles Learning outcomes: L01, L03, L04 |
Multiple weeks From Week 7 To Week 9 |
Not Timetabled |
Module 3 - Early childhood to adolescence This module covers early childhood, middle childhood and adolescence. It explores developmental progress of each stage, the role of the nurse in assessment as well as health promotion for this lifespan group. Learning outcomes: L02, L03, L04 |
Week 7 (02 Sep - 08 Sep) |
Lecture |
Lecture Two - Week 7 This lecture will look at Assessment 2 and 3 in more detail Learning outcomes: L03, L04 |
Week 8 (09 Sep - 15 Sep) |
Tutorial |
IBL 4 - Week 8 This session you will work in your groups to complete Assessment 2 and receive a Peer Review of Assessment 2. You will also have time to complete a formative buddy check on your Assessment 2 group members. Learning outcomes: L01, L03, L04 |
Multiple weeks From Week 10 To Week 13 |
Not Timetabled |
Module 4 - Early adulthood to late adulthood This module covers early, middle and late adulthood. It explores developmental progress of each stage, the role of the nurse in assessment as well as health promotion for this lifespan group. Learning outcomes: L02, L03, L04 |
Week 10 (30 Sep - 06 Oct) |
Tutorial |
IBL 5 - Week 10 Health Promotion Learning outcomes: L01, L03, L04 |
Week 11 (07 Oct - 13 Oct) |
Tutorial |
IBL 6 - Week 11 This week will be the start of your presentations. It is expected that you attend even if you are not presenting to support your peers. You will also complete a summative peer review of your group members. Learning outcomes: L01, L03, L04, L05 |
Week 12 (14 Oct - 20 Oct) |
Tutorial |
IBL 7 - Week 12 This week will be the second session of presentations. It is expected that you attend even if you are not presenting to support your peers. You will also complete a summative peer review of your group members. Learning outcomes: L01, L03, L04, L05 |
Additional learning activity information
Attendance requirements:
It is an expectation of the course that students will attend all face to face IBL workshops. These workshops provide the opportunity for students to meet, discuss and work on content items for the course with other students and with their tutor. Please note that IBL sessions will not be recorded.
It is an expectation of the course that students will attempt to attend all lectorials. Lectorials provide the opportunity for students to engage with peers and the lecturer as well as engage in the lecture series. Lectorials are recorded for student reference and/or if unable to attend.
Policies and guidelines
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.