The purpose of this module is to focus on community health and to consider sociological aspects of health and illness. This module will explore recent sociocultural changes in the Irish populous and the implications of same for healthcare provision. This module considers the wider implications of promoting participation for various groups at a community level. The consequences of socioeconomic and cultural diversity against the backdrop of an emerging healthcare model of community wellness and illness-prevention will underpin this module. The challenges for physiotherapy presented by a diverse multicultural client population will be explored. The role of the physiotherapist in issues such as migrant health, an ageing population and the increased incidence of lifestyle illnesses will be discussed. Integrated in this module is the consideration of emerging areas of practice for physiotherapists. The total hours scheduled for this module is 72 hours scheduled over 7 weeks. This module has been created by merging 2 previous modules Participation in the Community 1 & 2 (PR4012 & PR4018) to provide a more cohesive learning experience.

The role of the physiotherapists in promotion of participation at a community level for various community groups will be the focus of the module. The wider issues within a sociological perspective of health and illness will be considered. This module will aim to develop the students' analytical ability to examine the concepts of health and illness from a sociological perspective and to evaluate how the structures and processes involved impact upon the health and participation of various societal groups. This module will consider the wider aspects of exercise delivery for chronic illness with co-morbidities delivered at a community level. The role of the physiotherapists in promotion of participation at a community level for various community groups will be the focus of the module. Psychosocial factors pertaining to healthcare delivery in specific community populations will also be included e.g. children, intellectual disability, women and men's health, mental health, and ageing.participation for various groups will also be considered.

Describe the field of the sociology of health and illness Identify major sociological theories and paradigms and define key concepts and ideas in the field of health and illness Apply sociological theories and concepts and relate them to particular problems, issues and phenomena in the field of health and illness Discuss how sociological factors can shape health and wellness behaviours and outcomes in various groups in the community Discuss the role of physiotherapy in advocacy Examine the socioeconomic factors affecting specific populations relating to the promotion of health and participation in the community. Discuss how psychosocial factors impact participation within the community Describe the role of the physiotherapist in the community setting within context of health promotion Discuss exercise and physical activity goals for different community groups Demonstrate an awareness of patient and societal barriers to partaking in exercise and physical activity Demonstrate appropriate communication and professional skills to effectively promote exercise and physical activity (including motivational techniques, behavioural modifications). Display an awareness of the role of the patient, family and wider community in promoting [health], exercise and physical activity.

Display appreciation of social issues affecting health and participation at a community level Demonstrate an appreciation of the differing health and participation needs of different community groups

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This module will be delivered primarily through lectures. Further breadth and deeper understanding are achieved through tutor and self directed independent learning. Upon successful completion of this module students will have gained knowledge of critical thinking and professional practice in physiotherapy. This knowledge is essential to the discipline of physiotherapy and students should be able to articulate these concepts clearly. Students will be encouraged throughout the module to be proactive about their learning and facilitated in achieving this