Exploring Well-being: an Introduction to the Salutogenic Perspective

No prerequisites

The course aims to give an introduction to the theory of salutogenesis and the central concepts of the salutogenetic perspective on health.

• You are exploring the concepts of the salutogenic theory and reflecting on how they can be applied, from the perspective of being a student or as a professional in your field.
• You are also introduced to practical skills and --tools to develop a mindset that is sensitive to achieving and maintaining own well-being.

After completing the course, the student:

• Has gained a theoretical as well as practical understanding of the main concepts of the salutogenic perspective on health: comprehensibility, manageability, and meaningfulness.
• Can analyze everyday situations, life domains, and work contexts based on the salutogenic perspective
• Demonstrates increased awareness of the important role of maintaining own well-being in personal and professional life.
• Is familiar with different coping strategies, self-help tools, and (where and when to seek help when needed.)
• Reflects personal experiences to the theoretical knowledge of the salutogenic perspective and sense of coherence in relation to own well-being.

The course material will be accessible through the digital learning platform Itslearning once registered to the course.

Structure

• The course is a self-paced online course delivered thorugh the digital learning platform ItsLearning.
• Students take part in the course individually according to their schedule.
• It consists of two parts, the first is 3ECTS (theoretical knowledge gaining and self-help), and the second 2ECTS (Digging deeper: reflection according to professional/student role e.g., leadership or professional role).

The first one consists of 4 modules that introduce basic theory and concepts relating to the theoretical perspective of salutogenesis. The second part consists of one module (Module 5) where the student produces a reflective video lecture that recounts a professional perspective of salutogenesis based on a theoretical ground.

The first part (3ECTS) modules 1-4 consists of readings and exercises tailored for the course, followed by a test and self-reflection for each module. The modules introduce the central concepts of salutogenesis and related topics, and well-being from different professional contexts and self-help.

In the second part (2ECTS) each student produces a video lecture of a professional perspective in relation to salutogenesis.

Examination

To pass the course the student should pass Modules 1-4 (3ECTS) or optionally 1-5 (5 ECTS).

The course is graded as pass/fail. The course examinators will register study points four times during the academic year.