Health and Human Development
There are no prerequisites for Units 1, 2 and 3. Students must undertake Unit 3 prior to Unit 4. It is highly recommended that students satifactorily complete Units 1 and 2 if they intend undertaking Units 3 and 4.
Each unit involves at least 50 hours of scheduled classroom instruction.
The study is made up of four units
Unit 1: Understanding health and wellbeing
Unit 2: Managing health and development
Unit 3: Australia's health in a globalised world
Unit 4: Health and human development in a global context
Unit 1 Understanding health and wellbeing
AREA OF STUDY 1
Health perspective and influences
In this area of study students consider the influence of age, culture, religion, gender and socioeconomic status on perceptions of and priorities relating to health and wellbeing. Students will look at measureable indicators or population health, and at data reflecting the health status of Australians.
AREA OF STUDY 2
Health and nutrition
In this area of study students investigate the roles and sources of major nutrients and the use of food selection models and other tools to promote health eating. Students will also look at the health and wellbeing consequences of dietary imbalance, especially for youth, and consider the social, cultural and political factors the influence the food practices of and food choices made by youth. Students will develop strategies for building health literacy and evaluating nutrition information from various sources, including advertisements and social media.
AREA OF STUDY 3
Youth health and wellbeing
In this area of study students focus on the health and wellebig of Australia's youth, and conduct independent research into a selected area of interest. Students will identifiy major health inequalities among Australian's youth and reflect on the causes. Students will apply research skills to find out what young people are most focused on and concerned about with regards to health and wellebing. Students will inquire into how govenemnts and organisations develop and implement youth health programs, and consider the use of health data and the ifluence of community values and expectations.
Outcomes
- On completion of this unit the student should be able to explain multiple dimensions of health and wellbeing, explain indicators used to measure health status and anlyse factors that contribute to variations in health status of youth.
- On completion of this unit the student should be able to applu nutritional knowledge and tools to the selections of food and the evaluation of nutritional information.
- On completion of this unit the student should be able to interpret data to identify key areas for improving youth health and wellbeing, and plan for action by analysing one particular area in detail.
Unit 2 Managing health and development
AREA OF STUDY 1
Developmental transitions
Students consider perceptions of what it means to be a youth and an adult and investigate the expected physical and social changes. They inquire into factors that influence both the transition from youth to adulthood and later health status. Students consider the characteristics of respectful, health relationships. Students will investigate the factors that contribute to development, health and wellbeing during the prenatal, infancy and ealth childhood stages of the lifespan.
AREA OF STUDY 2
Health care in Australia
The focus of this area of study is the development of students’ understanding of the Australian health care system. They inquire into equity of access to health services, as well as the rights and responsbilities of individuals receiving care. Students will research the range of health services in their communities and suggest how to improve health and wellbeing outcomes and health literacy in Australia. They will explore a range of issues associated with the use of new and emerging health procedures and technologies such as reproductive technologies, artificial intelligence, robotics, nanotechnology, three dimensional printing of body parts and use of stem cells.
Outcomes
- On completion of this unit the student should be able to explain developmental changes in the transitions from youth to adulthood, analyse factors that contribute to healthy development during prenatal and early childhood stages of the lifespan and explain health and wellbeing as an intergenerational concept.
- On completion of this unit the student should be able to describehow to access Australia's health system, explain how it promotes health and wellbeing in their local community, and analyse a range of issues associated with the use of new and emerging health procedures and technologies.
Unit 3 Australia's health in a globalised world
AREA OF STUDY 1
Understanding health and wellbeing
In this area of study students explore health and wellbeing and illness as complex, dynamic and subjective concepts. Students inquire into the WHO's preprequisites for health and wellbeing and reflect on both the universality of public health goals and the increasing influence of global conditons on Australians. Students develop their understanding of the indicators used to measure and evaluate health status, and the factors that contribute to variations between population groups in Australia.
AREA OF STUDY 2
Promoting health and wellbeing
This area of study looks at different approaches to public health over time, with an emphasis on changes and strategies that have succeeded in improving health and wellbeing. Students examine the progression of public health in Australia since 1900, noting global changes and influences such as Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion and the general transition of focus from the health and wellbeing of inidividuals to that of populations. Students will investigate the Australian health system and its role in promoting health and wellbeing.
Outcomes
- On completion of this unit the student should be able to explain the complex, dynamic and global nature of the health and wellbeing, intrepret and apply Australia's health status data and analyse variations in health status.
- On completion of this unit the student should be able to explain changes to publuc health approaches, analyse improvements in population health over time and evaluate health promotion strategies.
Unit 4 Health and human development in a global context
AREA OF STUDY 1
Health and wellbeing in a global context
This area of study explores similarities and differences in major burdens of disease in low, middle and high income countries, including Australia. Students investigate a range of factors that contribute to health inequalities and study the concepts of sustainability, human development and the Human Development Index to further their understanding of health in a global context.
AREA OF STUDY 2
Health and the Sustainable Development Goals
This area of study looks at the rationale, objectives and interdependencies of the UN's SDGs, focusing on their promotion of health and wellbeing and human development. Students investigate the priorities and work of the WHO and evaluate Australia's aid program and the role of non government organisations, selecting one aid program for detailed research and analysis.
Outcomes
- On completion of this unit the student should be able to analyse similarities and differences in health status and burden of disease globally and the factors that contribute to differences in health and wellbeing.
- On completion of this unit the student should be able to analyse relationships between the SDGs and their role in the promotion of health and human development, and evaluate the effetiveness of global aid programs.
Assessment
Units 1 and 2
Diamond Valley College will determine the level of achievement. A selection of levels of achievement using grades, descriptive statements or other indicators may be used.
Units 3 and 4
School-assessed coursework and examination:
- Unit 3 school-assessed coursework: 25%
- Unit 4 school-assessed coursework: 25%
- End-of-year examination: 50%
Contact Teacher - Steven Maxwell