MODULE AIMS
 

By studying this module, you will gain a critical understanding of the models, methods, and strategies for workplace health and wellbeing. This module will equip you with tools that help improve productivity at work, retain staff, and make an organisation a desirable place for prospective employees. Particular emphasis is given to evidence-based models and interventions, applicable in contemporary workplaces.

As part of this module you will conduct a systematic literature review on the best health and wellbeing practices. You will then report on these practices in a conference-like presentation or a presentation to an organization’s representatives.

You will have an opportunity to develop your own interpersonal and intrapersonal skills that includes resilience, cognitive and psychological flexibility, required in the ever-changing organisational environment.

MODULE LEARNING OUTCOMES

Knowledge
1.Explain core features of healthy organizations
2.Identify measurement tools for individual and organizational health and wellbeing
 

Thinking skills
3. Recognize principal workplace health and wellbeing facilitation models

Subject-based practical skills
4. Determine individual and organizational needs for better health and wellbeing
5. Select models and theories relevant in handling particular health and wellbeing issues

Skills for life and work (general skills)
6. Communicate contemporary workplace health and wellbeing interventions to a general audience and researchers