This unit would prepare students for further studies and investigations in the area of Health.

This unit of study is designed to improve student’s baseline knowledge of issues effecting youth health and wellbeing, as either a foundation for VCE Health and Human Development Units 1 – 4, or for personal information.

What will I learn?

Students will study factors affecting youth health and health status within the context of: Substance Use, Nutrition and Physical Activity, Protective Behaviors and Respectful Relationships and Discrimination

What will I do?

Furthermore, students will investigate how youth develop greater independence, including strategies for being assertive and resilient as well as the means to access health care services. Excursions and field trips to relevant organisations will be an integral part of this course.

What will this lead to?

Health Unit 1/2 or 3/4 for high performing students.

Why choose this subject?

• I am interested in preparing myself students further studies and investigations in the area of Health.

• I am interested in learning about and obtaining skills that allow me to make informed decisions when faced with challenging situations.

• I am interested in learning about the dimensions of health and how they impact on our day to lives.

Duration

5  periods per week for one semester

Head of PE: Dean Collishaw