HLPA332

Physical Activity, Health and Human Embodiment

15 points

Not offered 2018, offered in 2015

For further information see School of Health Sciences

Description

Body work is a central activity in the practice of many workers in the field of health and social care (Twigg, Wolkowitz, Cohen, & Nettleton, 2011). This course provides an exploration of the concept of body work; paid work on the bodies of others. It will demonstrate the importance of understanding the activities of health promotion workers as they work on moving bodies. By providing an overview of existing research on the body, this course explore the manifold ways in which the body is socially constructed and examines power relationships associated with the body. This can inform those who are paid to work with and on the moving body in health promotion and physical activity.

Prerequisites