Social And Political Determinants of Health PUBH2001 Assignment 3 – Australia.

Assignment Brief :
Course Code and Title : Social And Political Determinants of Health PUBH2001
Assessment : Assessment 3: Social capital as a determinant of health behaviour
Individual/Group : Individual
Weighting: 30%
Learning Outcomes :
1.Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of key social and political determinants of health
2.Analyse the relationship between the Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) and patterns of health
inequities in Australia and globally
3. Apply theories and knowledge of SDOH to real world Public Health contexts
4. Demonstrate the ability to critically analyse Public Health research, evidence and activities relating to
SDOH
Social And Political Determinants of Health PUBH2001 Assignment 3 – Australia.

Introduction :
Lifestyle’ factors and behaviours, including low levels of physical activity, are well known risk factors for a range of health problems. In this essay, you will consider physical activity in a specific population group, and consider the role of social capital in promoting physical activity. The essay is due in week 8 (end of module 4).

For this Essay:
1) Describe and explain patterns in physical activity

Choose a specific population group from one of the following:
o Young Indigenous people (under 25)
o Older Culturally and Linguistically diverse Australians
o Single mothers
o Rural men

Review and present evidence relating to levels of physical activity for this population group.

Explain how these patterns of physical activity among this group are socially determined. Refer to issues of gender and/or cultural background in your explanation.

2) Discuss the role of social capital in promoting physical activity
Describe the concept of social capital, and identify how it is linked to other social determinants of health for your chosen population group.

Analyse whether social capital may promote or hinder physical activity among this population group.

You will complete this assignment in two stages:

Social And Political Determinants of Health PUBH2001 Assignment 3 – Australia.

Stage 1 (5%), Week 6: Submit an assignment plan to your learning facilitator, consisting of 500 words. Your assignment plan is an outline which covers:

1. The structure of your assignment
2. Subheadings describing assignment sections, with bullet points below as to information you will cover in each section

At this stage you can also choose to submit a draft introduction paragraph and concluding paragraph of
your essay for feedback, to improve your final piece of work. These draft paragraphs are optional.

Prior to submitting this your learning facilitator will provide some examples of assignment plans.

Your learning facilitator will mark your assignment plan, and your paragraphs if provided, and provide
feedback to assist you with the process of preparing the assignment. Feedback to be returned in one
week.

Stage 2, Week 8, End of module 4 (25%): Submit Final Assignment.

Assignment criteria:

A. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of key social determinants of health.
B. Analyse the relationship between SDOH and patterns of health inequalities in Australia.
C. Apply theories and knowledge of SDOH to real world Public Health contexts.
D. Show the ability to interpret relevant information, research and literature in relation to the
SDOH.
E. Demonstrate the ability to critically analyse Public Health evidence and activities relating to the
SDOH.
F. Demonstrate effective written communication skills.

Social And Political Determinants of Health PUBH2001 Assignment 3 – Australia.

G. Addresses General assessment criteria :
o provides a lucid introduction
o shows a sophisticated understanding of the key issues 
o demonstrates a capacity to explain and apply relevant concepts
o shows evidence of reading beyond the key reading 
o justifies any conclusions reached with well-formed arguments not merely assertion
o provides a conclusion or summary
o use of academic writing and presentation and grammar:

1. complies with normal academic standards of legibility, referencing and bibliographical details (including reference list).
2. is written clearly with accurate spelling, grammar and sentence and paragraph construction
3. appropriate citation and referencing used (using APA style)