Diploma in Health Management and Promotion Woodlands, North

Course details

You will learn how to influence peoples’ behaviour through modules such as health psychology, behaviour change using knowledge in nutrition, and exercise fundamentals. Some of the challenges that await you as a practitioner of health and wellness include youth obesity, active ageing, and workplace wellness.

You will take regular field trips, undertake practical work experience, and contribute to projects to help prepare you for a fulfilling career as a health professional in a workplace such as a hospital, school, or government agency. 

Course Outcomes

• Gain a solid grounding in subjects such as psychology, human behaviour, physical activity, and nutrition
• Acquire the expertise to plan, organise, and conduct health-related events in the community
• Develop skills to conduct health and fitness assessments
• Learn to apply techniques for behavioural change and health promotion strategies
• Undergo a 16-week industry attachment programme with an established organisation such as the Health Promotion Board, Council for Third Age, Alliance Healthcare, or Dayspring Corporate Wellness

Career Opportunities

DHMP graduates can look forward to fulfilling careers in public health departments, healthcare and community-based organisations, corporate staff wellness pisions, and schools. Some of the positions include:

• Health and Wellness Educator
• Health Promotion Executive
• Health Research Assistant
• Physical Activity and Fitness Leader
• Public Health Programme Executive

Course Structure

General Modules (16 MC)  

4 compulsory modules: 

• Mathematics 
• Organisational Behaviour 
• Cognitive Processes and Problem Solving 
• Effective Communication 

Discipline Modules (12 MC)  

3 compulsory modules: 

• Health and Wellness 
• Inclusive Physical Activity 
• Sociology of Sports, Health and Leisure 

Specialisation Modules (52 MC)  

13 compulsory modules: 

• Anatomy and Physiology 
• Epidemiologic Methods 
• Nutrition 
• Psychosocial Aspects of Exercise 
• Introduction to Counselling and Communication 
• Health Psychology 
• Health Promotion 
• Exercise Programming and Assessment 
• Behaviour Change 
• Youth Health 
• Active Ageing 
• Corporate Wellness 
• Weight Management 

Industry Orientation Programme (28 MC)  

3 compulsory modules: 

• Project 
• Character and Citizenship Education 
• Industry Immersion Programme (20 MC)

Elective Module (8 MC)  

Select 2 modules from the following list: 

• Marketing 
• Introduction to the Event Industry 
• Wellness & Lifestyle Management 
• Sports and Exercise Prescription 
• Human Diseases 

Freely Chosen Module (4 MC)  

Obtain a total of 4 modular credits from the prescribed range of modules offered by RP's Schools and Centre.