Year 12 Health Studies
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs S. Davies.
The Year 12 Health course begins with an exploration of the determinants of health: political, environmental, social, cultural and economic. Areas of study include health issues that have effects at a personal, interpersonal and societal level. Students examine adolescent health issues, resilience in relation to managing significant life changes, discrimination, harassment and abuse and issues related to sexuality and gender identity. Students also have the opportunity to promote health within the school and or community as they take action to address an issue related to wellbeing. Students enjoy the practical component of this course as well as the relevance to real world learning.
Recommended Prior Learning
Level 1 Health is an advantage, however acceptance into this course may be approved at the discretion of the Faculty Leader of Health, Physical Education and Dance
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 5 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 15 credits.
External
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