Health Promotion (3cr)

Evaluation methods and criteria

The course is evaluated as Passed / Failed.
When the aspects listed below are implemented, the entire course is completed with a numerical grade of at least T3 and considered passed:
- The assignments have been submitted/completed within the timeframe defined for the course.
- The Health Promotion Moodle assignments have been completed at least to the level of H3 (more detailed H3 criteria are listed below).

The evaluation is based on the following criteria (Good 3):
- uses the knowledge base of the professional field consistently
- seeks information and justifies actions using evidence-based knowledge
- applies professional competence in various situations
- is able to act in a client-oriented manner
- solves professional tasks and problems based on theoretical knowledge acquired during the course
- acts in accordance with the profession’s ethical principles

Copying exercises, theses, and other completed assignments or materials and presenting them as one’s own coursework is prohibited. A course performance will be failed if the student is deemed to have committed fraud. The detailed procedure for handling suspected cases of fraud is described in the Metropolia Degree Board’s instructions for disciplinary proceedings. In addition, Metropolia applies the guidelines of the Finnish National Board on Research Integrity (TENK) on good scientific practice and the handling of violations thereof, as established by the Ministry of Education and Culture.

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Content scheduling

Health promotion material and assignments
Moodle examination

Objective

The student - understands the theoretical levels, foundations and principles of health promotion - can identify factors linked to public health and perceive changes in the health of the population - can identify factors affecting the health of a community and apply this knowledge in their own work - can apply a health promotion approach in their work: bringing up health habits and supporting health changes - can apply ethical principles in health promotion - is able to consider sustainable development in health promotion.

Content

Levels of health promotion: prevention and promotion Factors affecting population health: determinants of health The link between lifestyle and health and prevention of risk factors for chronic diseases National nutrition recommendations Motivational, empowerment and solution-focused approach to health promotion Ethics of health promotion Sustainable development in health promotion

Location and time

Orientation will be held on Zoom; the schedule will be confirmed closer to the start of the study unit. The orientation will be recorded, and the link will be provided in the study unit’s Moodle area.

All instructions for completing the study unit are available in Moodle. The name of the study unit’s Moodle workspace and the instructions will be sent to the student via Oma on 25 May 2026.

Materials

Study material in the Moodle workspace.
Savola & Koskinen-Ollonqvist. 2005. Health promotion through examples. Concepts and explanations.
Websites of the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL)
Materials from Terveysportti
The Finnish Food Authority’s website on a health-promoting diet

Teaching methods

Study as an online implementation in the Moodle learning environment.
Independent online study, with individual and discussion assignments.
Final examination in Moodle.

Employer connections

There is not.

Exam schedules

Health Promotion Final Exam in Moodle (2 re-takes allowed, re-takes are completed in Moodle)

International connections

English-language articles, videos and podcasts.

Completion alternatives

Health Promotion (in English)

Student workload

3 credits (1 credit = 27 hours)
3 x 27 hours = 81 hours

Qualifications

N/A