HSP722 - SCHOOL HEALTH

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
SCHOOL HEALTH HSP722 Any Semester/Year 2 0 2 4
PrequisitesNone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Question and Answer
Preparing and/or Presenting Reports
 
Instructor (s)Prof. Hilal Özcebe, MD 
Course objectiveIt is aimed that the students acquire knowledge about the importance of school health and coverage of health services. 
Learning outcomes
  1. At the end of this course, student will be able to: Understand the concepts on health promotion and prevention in school.
  2. Propose recommendation on how to develop healthy life style in school.
  3. Have recommendation on environmental health of schools and school workers.
  4. Explain coverage of school health services.
Course ContentThe concepts of health promotion and prevention in schools; Gaining healthy life style in schools ; Preventing risky behaviours in schools; Coverage of school health services and health service models 
References1. Özcebe H, Ulukol B, Mollahaliloğlu S, Yardım N ve Kahraman F (eds). Sağlık Hizmetlerinde Okul Sağlığı Kitabı. T.C. Sağlık Bakanlığı Refik Saydam Hıfzısıhha Merkezi Başkanlığı Hıfzısıhha Mektebi Müdürlüğü. Yücel Ofset, Ankara, 2008.
2. Özcebe H. Okullarda Sağlık Hakkı. Eğitimde Hakkı ve Eğitimde Haklar-Uluslararası İnsan Hakları Belgeleri Işığında Ulusal Mevzuatın Değerlendirilmesi. 215-288. ERG. Yelken Basım, İstanbul, Mart 2009.
3. Murray NG, Low BJ, Hollis C, Cross AW, and Davis SM. Coordinated school health programs and academic achievement: a systematic review of the literature. Journal of School Health. November 2007;77(9):589-600.
4. WHO Europe. Schools for Health in Europe. http://ws10.e-vision.nl/she_network/index.cfm.
5. Lohrmann DK. A complementary ecological model of the coordinated school health program. Public Health Reports. 2008;123(6):695?703. Reprinted withpermission. Association of Schools of Public Health
6. Murray NG, Low BJ, Hollis C, Cross AW... 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1The definition and coverage of school health
Week 2The concepts on health promotion and prevention in schools
Week 3Gaining healthy life styles - healthy nutrition
Week 4Gaining healthy life styles - physical exercise
Week 5Preventing risky behaviours- violence
Week 6Preventing risky behaviours- smoking
Week 7Preventing risky behaviours- alcohol and drug use
Week 8Preventing risky behaviours- injury prevention
Week 9School environmental health
Week 10Health prevention and promotion of school workers
Week 11Coverage of school health services
Week 12Health promoting schools
Week 13Safety schools
Week 14Analysing school health models
Week 15General discussion
Week 16Final exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments410
Presentation210
Project00
Seminar120
Midterms00
Final exam160
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes740
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes160
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 2 28
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)10330
Presentation / Seminar Preparation31030
Project000
Homework assignment4520
Midterms (Study duration)000
Final Exam (Study duration) 11212
Total Workload3232120

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Has current, advanced knowledge and develops them    X
2. Comprehends interdisciplinary interaction, reaches original results on analysis, synthesis, evaluation of new ideas    X
3. Has advanced knowledge in program development, implementation and evaluation    X
4. Has knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research and statistical methods   X 
5. Uses the new information in a systematic approach    X
6. Researches, designs, adapts and applies a unique topic   X 

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest