EDP1203

Health issues in education

Lecturer-in-charge to be advised

6 points - 2 hours per week - First semester - Peninsula

Objectives Upon successful completion of this subject, students should have examined and analysed the complex meaning of health; have an understanding of the factors that affect the health status of individuals; have an understanding of the factors that affect the health status of specific populations; be familiar with the indicators used to measure the health status of the Australian population; be aware of the problems associated with measuring health dimensions; have developed skills in presenting coherent oral and written argument that underpins a particular point of view.

Synopsis This subject examines the dimensions of health - physical, social, emotional, spiritual, and mental; factors that influence an individual's health status; and the factors that influence the health of specific populations (youth, women, aboriginal people); as well as indicators used to 'measure' health.

Assessment Essay (2000 words): 50% - Oral presentation: 30% - Journal task: 20%

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