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| Unit | FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES |
| NUTRITION AND DIETETICS PR. (ENGLISH) | |
| Code | BDS108 |
| Name | Health Promotion |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Semester | 2. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. Eda ADAL KARAKAYA |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
To learn the concept and basic principles of health promotion.
Course Content
Basic concepts related to health and health promotion, factors affecting health, the importance of nutrition and the role of the dietitian, studies on health promotion and country policies.
Course Precondition
There are no prerequisites for the course.
Resources
Carl I. Fertman and Diane D. Allensworth, Health Promotion Programs: From Theory to Practice, 2010. Randall R. Cottrell, James T. Girvan and James F. McKenzie. Principles and Foundations of Health Promotion and Education, 5th Edition, 2011
Notes
Lecture notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Understands the definition of health promotion. |
| LO02 | Learns the factors that influence health promotion. |
| LO03 | Understands the role of the dietitian in health promotion. |
| LO04 | Learns and compares health policies in different countries. |
| LO05 | Gains knowledge and experience about plans and policies implemented and to be implemented in health promotion. Learns health promotion methods and makes recommendations. |
| LO06 | Understands the importance of physical activity in health promotion. |
| LO07 | Learns the sociological, psychological, and economic factors that influence health promotion. |
| LO08 | Learns the impact of nutrition and food choices on health promotion. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Belirsiz | Effectively uses the basic and social sciences knowledge required by the dietetic profession in professional practice. | 5 |
| PLO02 | Belirsiz | Adopts the principles of protecting and improving individual and community health and acts in accordance with these principles throughout his/her professional life. | 5 |
| PLO03 | Belirsiz | Applies the professional knowledge acquired to increase the health level of society and improve the quality of life. | 5 |
| PLO04 | Belirsiz | Follows current developments in the field of nutrition and dietetics and integrates them into professional practice. | |
| PLO05 | Belirsiz | Uses information technologies effectively to access accurate and reliable information in his/her field. | |
| PLO06 | Belirsiz | By adopting a lifelong learning approach, he/she ensures continuous professional development | |
| PLO07 | Belirsiz | Knows his/her duties, rights and responsibilities within the legal framework and acts in accordance with the principles of professional ethics. | |
| PLO08 | Belirsiz | Uses the professional knowledge and skills acquired at national and international levels in accordance with the basic values and cultural differences of society. | 5 |
| PLO09 | Belirsiz | Knows nutrition and dietetics terminology in English and contributes to professional development by accessing international literature. | 5 |
| PLO10 | Belirsiz | Designs and conducts scientific research, projects and experiments related to his/her field. | |
| PLO11 | Belirsiz | Works in collaboration with different disciplines in the field of professional practice. | |
| PLO12 | Belirsiz | Develops and implements individualized professional approaches appropriate to the physiological, environmental, and socio-cultural needs of healthy or sick individuals. | 5 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basic concepts related to health | Reading-Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | Theoretical approaches in health promotion | Reading-Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Health promotion and quality of life | Reading-Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Environmental factors in health promotion | Reading-Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Physical activity in health promotion | Reading-Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Sociological, psychological, and economic factors in health promotion | Reading-Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Importance of nutrition in health promotion, healthy food selection | Reading-Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Reading-Research | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | The role of the dietitian in health promotion | Reading-Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Public education in health promotion | Reading-Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Homework presentation/submission I | Reading-Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Homework presentation/submission II | Reading-Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | National and international approaches (declarations) in health promotion | Reading-Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Anlatım |
| 14 | Country plans and policies in health promotion and sustainable nutrition | Reading-Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | General review | Reading-Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams I | Reading-Research | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams II | Reading-Research | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 64 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 2,56 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||