Leadership in Workplace Health & Wellbeing (Postgraduate Diploma, L9, 60 ECTS)

Learning outcomes on completion of this module the learner will/should be able to:

• Demonstrate an awareness of the importance of healthy eating and dietary choices in promoting wellbeing in the workplace.
• Recognise the barriers to healthy eating and wellbeing in the workplace.
• Identify and assess the importance of psychological wellbeing in the workplace and its impact on health promotion.
• Explore and evaluate definitions, principles and the role of physical activity in the workplace.
• Critically explore the obstacles pertaining to physical activity in the workplace.

Learning outcomes on completion of this module the learner will/should be able to:

• Explain contemporary health concerns that impact on life expectancy and quality, from an Irish and global perspective.
• Evaluate critical theories, concepts, principles and values in health and wellbeing promotion.
• Appraise national and international strategies, policies and agreements in the context of the evidence base that informs them.
• Demonstrate an understanding of contemporary ethical issues in health and wellbeing promotion.
• Critically reflect on the competencies, skills, abilities and traits required for effective health and wellbeing intervention.
• Conduct interviews with key wellbeing stakeholders, analyse the results and present the findings for their peers.

Learning outcomes on completion of this module the learner will/should be able to:

• Critically evaluate physical activity guidelines.
• Plan, execute and evaluate nutrition based interventions in the workplace.
• Adapt interventions and promotions to adopt an all-inclusive approach to work place wellbeing.
• Apply and critically explore simple and effective mindfulness techniques across the workforce.
• Identify and critically explore international healthy eating guidelines.
• Develop, implement and assess physical activity focused interventions in the workplace.

Learning outcomes on completion of this module the learner will/should be able to:

• Design, plan and enact qualitative research.
• Exemplify a thorough understanding of the theoretical assumptions which underlie qualitative research method and design.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the application of particular approaches within qualitative research methods and use of key qualitative techniques such as interviewing and observation.
• Critically analyse and report qualitative data.

Learning outcomes on completion of this module the learner will/should be able to:

• Use appropriate strategic frameworks to effectively develop organisational strategies.
• Critically evaluate the organisational environment and its impact on employee health and wellbeing.
• Evaluate current health and wellbeing strategies in the workplace.
• Critically evaluate current health and wellbeing practices and strategically plan for health and wellbeing initiatives in an organisation.

Learning outcomes on completion of this module the learner will/should be able to:

• Explore and analyse the challenges of leading Health and Wellbeing initiatives in an organisational setting.
• Identify and critically evaluate strategies and approaches which have proven effective in leading and managing in this changed environment.
• Critically examine the research conducted in this new accountable environment.
• Develop evaluation skills for using contextualised disciplinary methodologies.
• Develop the knowledge and skills to design and implement an evidence-based behavior change interventions in the workplace and/or wider community.

Learning outcomes on completion of this module the learner will/should be able to:

• Assess, compare the quantitative techniques/methods involved in identifying the research question and refining research focus.
• Critically appraise the ethical, integrity and health and safety elements required when undertaking quantitative research.
• Compare and evaluate different methods of quantitative data collection and analysis.
• Understand the principles underpinning descriptive and inferential statistics.
• Evaluate peer-reviewed research papers and communicate findings through written and oral presentations.

Learning outcomes on completion of this module the learner will/should be able to:

• Apply the principles and requirements of the project management cycle from project initiation to evaluation.
• Understand the principles of managing health and wellbeing projects.
• Plan and manage moderate size health and wellbeing projects in the workplace.
• Evaluate current health and wellbeing projects in the workplace.
• Use an appropriate IT application as a tool to effectively manage a small project.

Dissertation module will only be undertaken by those who wish to progress to Masters qualification.

2hr pre-recorded lectures for each module will be available by 6pm every Monday on the TUS Moodle Platform.
Live online tutorials will be Tuesdays and Thursdays 6.30pm to 8.30pm for 12 weeks from then on via MS teams. A playback option will also be available for these tutorials.
There will also be 1 workshop on the TUS Thurles Campus per semester (TBC)

The module sequencing will be as follows:
Semester 1: Introduction to Health Promotion (10 credits): Foundations in Workplace Wellbeing (10 credits)
Semester 2: Applied Workplace Wellbeing (10 credits); Qualitative Methods in Research (5 credits); Strategic Planning & Project Management (5 credits).
Semester 3: Leading Change in the Workplace (10 credits); Quantitative Research Methods (5 credits); Managing Health and Wellbeing Projects (5 credits).
*Semester 4: Dissertation (30 credits)
*Dissertation module will only be undertaken by those who wish to progress to Masters qualification.

*Please note that the End Date listed for this programme relates to the date of the final Exam Board where results will be formally approved.

Schedules are subject to change.

Each 5 credits will normally equate to approximately 100 Total Learning Hours. Total Learning Hours includes the time you spend in class (lectures, tutorials, practical elements) and the time you spend completing work outside of college.  The balance between these two varies by discipline, and by level of study. You should bear in mind that the workload will increase at particular times e.g. when assignments are due.

All modules will be assessed via continuous assessment and will take the form of assignments, group tasks, presentations etc. – 100% continuous assessment

Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Leadership in Workplace Health & Wellbeing (Level 9, 60 Credits)

11th August 2024. Places are allocated on a first come first served basis, prioritizing unemployed and returning applicants. Course will be closed once the maximum number of applicants is reached. Courses run subject to viable numbers.