What is it and why should I do it?
Health and Human Development is a unit of work that is really all about you. Well the focus of the course is Youth health and wellbeing. The topics we will look at include, understanding health and wellbeing, nutrition and health, youth health issues. We also look at developmental transitions and the health care system in Australia. Many of the topics we cover seem logical, relevant and easy to understand. The trick however in doing well in Health and Human Development is developing the skills to critically analyse information and data to make informed observations. This is a subject for students interested in their own health, Australia’s health and how we compare to other countries.
Click here to watch Monica discuss Health and Human development with Sebastian Dempsey.
What will I do in class?
Classes in year 11 are mostly about applying the knowledge you have learnt. To do this you will be expected to work collaboratively with other students in the class. This often means small group activities. You are expected to complete weekly readings and summaries as homework in order to take full advantage of class time.
How much homework will I have?
You will have homework every week. This will mostly be through completing readings and activities. Sometimes these are textbook questions and sometimes the questions will be set by your teacher. You are also expected to study, this means go over your weekly tasks/topics, so that you are prepared for your sacs and tests.
How do I satisfactorily complete the unit?
You will need to satisfactorily complete the unit outcomes. There are 3 outcomes for Unit 1 and 2 for Unit 2. By completing each of the outcomes you will have demonstrated the skills required through class activities and assessments. Class work is submitted in order to demonstrate your understanding of each outcome.This year students have completed the following sacs for Unit 1: Case Study, Short Answer test, Investigation Project and an exam.
UNIT 1
Outcome 1: Health Perspectives and Influences
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 analyse factors that contribute to variations in health status of youth.
Outcome 2: Health and Nutrition
On completion of this unit the student should be able to apply nutrition knowledge and tools to the selection of food and the evaluation of nutrition information.
Outcome 3: Youth Health and Wellbeing
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 analyzing one particular area in detail.
UNIT 2
Outcome 1: Developmental transitions
On completion of this unit you should be able to explain developmental changes in the transition 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.
Outcome 2: Health care in Australia
On completion of this unit the student should be able to describe how 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.