In this General course students explore health as a dynamic quality of life. They will consider the way in which beliefs and attitudes influence health decisions and learn how to plan and take action that will promote their own and the health of others. They examine the impact of social and environmental factors on health and use inquiry skills to investigate and respond to relevant issues. The course also provides students with opportunities to develop skills that will enable them to pursue careers in health promotion, research or community health care.
Prerequisites:
- Minimum High C Grade or exam mark of 50% in Year 11 Health Studies.
- Minimum C Grade in Year 11 English.
- Sound Interpersonal Skills.
Syllabus:
The Year 12 syllabus is divided into two units, each of one semester duration, which are typically delivered as a pair. The notional time for each unit is 55 class contact hours.
Unit 3
This unit builds students’ knowledge and understandings of health determinants and their interaction and contribution to personal and community health. Students define and consolidate their understandings of health promotion, and are introduced to a personal behaviour change model and a framework for health promotion action. Health literacy skills, which support positive health consumer practices, and a range of factors influencing the use of health products and services, are examined. Students expand on their understanding of the impact of beliefs on health behaviour by exploring the elements of the health belief model.
Unit 4
This unit builds students’ knowledge and understandings of the impact of health determinants on personal and community health. The concept of community development and the importance of participation and empowerment in strengthening communities is introduced. Students learn about Australia’s National Health Priority Areas (NHPAs) and a range of preventive strategies to reduce risk and contribute to better health. The use of social marketing to promote positive health messages and products is explored. Students continue to refine inquiry skills as they address relevant issues and produce insightful and well‐researched reports.
Assessments:
Health Inquiry: 20%
Project Task Portfolio: 40%
Short and Extended Response: 25%
Externally Set Task: 15%
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