Health and Wellbeing is the study of biological, physiological, psychological, social and cultural influences on health and broader wellbeing. They develop the ability to analyse influences and make decisions on health at an individual, community and global level.

Students develop their knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and perspectives to explain health and lifestyle trends and patterns. They analyse the nature and purpose of health and broader wellbeing and develop insights into how values, behaviours, priorities and actions reflect the complex contexts in which people live.

Health and Wellbeing provides students with skills and knowledge to understand the role of health in the context of society and the mechanisms necessary to promote health for individuals and communities at national and global levels. Such knowledge has the potential for students to enhance their own and others’ health and wellbeing in varied and changing contexts.

Health and Wellbeing prepares students for career and employment pathways in a range of sectors including and beyond traditional health professions such as allied health fields including social work, physiotherapy, audiology, nutrition, counselling, and a range of therapies. They may work in community and international development. The course lays a foundation for both tertiary and vocational studies.

The Health and Wellbeing course is written under The HEALTH, OUTDOOR AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION FRAMEWORK 2019: BSSS HEALTH, OUTDOOR AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION Framework

Achievement Standards for HEALTH, OUTDOOR AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION courses can be found within the Framework.

Health, Outdoor and Physical Education are the study of biological, physiological, psychological, social and cultural influences on performance and participation in physical activity. Students develop knowledge, understanding and skills, including health literacy competencies, to support them to be resilient, to strengthen their sense of self, to build and maintain satisfying relationships, and to make decisions to enhance their health and physical participation.

Individual Human Health

Students will identify and understand influences on individual health and examine the indicators and determinants of their health. Students investigate individual human development across the lifespan which involves a series of orderly and predictable changes, which can be classified as biological, behavioural, environmental and social. Students will evaluate influences on individuals such as media and reflect on personal and social actions to promote and improve health outcomes for individuals.

Health in Australia

Students will define health, examine the indicators and determinants of health, and explore health promotion in Australia. Students investigate the priority health areas, major causes of ill-health and the role of health services in preventing and treating ill-health in Australia. Students will evaluate public and private contributions to Australian health care and explore the different support professions and organisations and their role in providing health for Australia.

Health of Populations

Students will study the health status of various populations, examining concepts, models, theories and principles which can be applied to address health inequities. Students interpret relationships in data which explain these disparities in health. Students examine different cultural perceptions and approaches to health and wellbeing.

Global Health and Human Development

Students will examine the role of international organisations including the UN and WHO in combating inequality. Students explore current issues on global health and review strategies designed to promote health and sustainable human development globally, as well as government and non-government contributions to international health programs.

Independent Study

An Independent Study unit has an important place in senior secondary courses. It is a valuable pedagogical approach that empowers students to make decisions about their own learning. An Independent Study unit can be proposed by an individual student for their own independent study and negotiated with their teacher. The program of learning for an Independent Study unit must meet the unit goals and content descriptions as they appear in the course. Students must have studied at least THREE standard 1.0 units from this course. A student can only study a maximum of one Independent study unit in each course. An Independent Study unit requires the principal’s written approval. Independent study units are only available to individual students in Year 12. Principal approval is also required for a student in Year 12 to enrol concurrently in an Independent unit and the third 1.0 unit in a course of study.

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