Education

Health and Wellbeing

Module code: X3241
Level 5
15 credits in spring semester
Teaching method: Seminar
Assessment modes: Essay

This module aims to provide a knowledge and understanding of many factors relating to children and young people’s health and well-being. 

You will study key areas of relevance to professional practice with children and young people, whilst critically examining theoretical constructions of wellbeing. The module will incorporate discussion of key facets of well-being in childhood including ecological health with reference to climate change anxiety (e.g. in linking discussion of emotional health, material health, sex and relationships and emotional and behavioural manifestations of difficulty).

Ecological systems theory and psychological frameworks such as resilience, trauma, affect regulation and attachment theory will be used to explore emotional health in children and young people. You will discuss approaches to work with children and young people's wellbeing throughout the course, both in relation to wellbeing education and health promotion. This includes supporting healthy relationships, and in supporting and working with children and young people with additional needs.

Module learning outcomes

• Use contrasting theoretical perspectives to understand the health and well-being of children and young people.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of development factors contributing to the cognitive, social and emotional, material and ecological wellbeing of children and young people.
• Develop understanding of professional practice, evaluate the importance of inter-professional working, and gain knowledge about theoretical approaches to working with children, young people.
• Evaluate key concepts in relation to health, well-being, disability and special educational needs.