485-141 Learning Area (Sec) Health Education

Credit Points

12.5

Coordinator

Val Webster

Prerequisites

A sub-major in biological (including human biology) or life sciences and at least one subject in social science and/or behavioural science.

Semester

Year long (view timetable)

Contact

A total of 36 hours

Subject Description

A study of teaching and learning in health education in the secondary school. Emphasis will be placed on the health promoting schools concept. Important aspects to be covered are the development of social and decision-making skills, development of a positive self-concept, sexuality education, nutrition education and understanding of the health care system and of community health resources.

Assessment

Assignments totalling 4000 words.

Prescribed Texts

Detailed reading guides will be provided at the commencement of the subject.

  • Board of Studies, VCE Study Design: Health and Human Development. 2003.
  • VCAA, Victorian Essential Learning Standards. 2006.


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