VCE Units 1 & 2 - Health and Human Development
VCE Units 1 & 2 - Health and Human Development
Overview
The study of VCE Health and Human Development provides students with the skills and knowledge to make informed decisions about their own health and recognise the role of health in society. It allows the students to actively participate and make appropriate choices that allow for good health and be able to seek appropriate advice to understand current ideologies. Students will also evaluate the health and development of individual across the lifespan.
Unit 1: Understanding Health and Wellbeing
This unit looks at health and wellbeing as a concept with varied and evolving perspectives and definitions.
Areas of Study:
- Concepts of health – A broad, multidimensional approach to health and wellbeing. Such an approach acknowledges that defining and measuring these concepts is complicated by a diversity of social and cultural contexts.
- Youth Health and Wellbeing – Focus on the health and wellbeing of Australia’s youth and conduct independent research into a selected area of interest.
- Health and Nutrition – Students explore food and nutrition as foundations for good health. They investigate the roles and sources of major nutrients and the use of food selection models and other initiatives to promote healthy eating They examine the importance of nutrition and the consequence of an imbalance on health and wellbeing of youth.
Unit 2: Managing Health and Wellbeing
This unit investigates transitions in health and wellbeing, and development, from lifespan and societal perspectives.
Areas of Study:
- Developmental Transitions – Examines the developmental transitions from youth to adulthood, with a focus on expected changes, significant decisions, and protective factors, including behaviours.
- Youth health literacy – Investigates the health system in Australia. Students examine the functions of various entities that play a role in our health system.
Forms of Assessment
- Case study
- Multimedia presentation
- Extended Reponses
- Visual presentation
- Test
- Written report
Prerequisites and Corequisites
While there are no prerequisites for entry to Units 1 & 2 Health and Human Development, it is recommended that students have studied Year 10 Health in Semester 1 or 2 of Year 10.