Health Studies

Course aims / learning outcomes 

• This is a year-long course that covers the key concepts of Hauora, Health Promotion, Socioecological-perspective and Attitudes and Values.  

 Course content 

In this course we will explore four 'Big Ideas' in Health Studies through a range of topics such as mental health, alcohol and other drugs and relationships and sexuality.  These four big ideas are: 

• hauora, which you learnt about in year 9 and 10,  
• the socio-ecological perspective which is when you learn about personal, interpersonal, and societal aspects of hauora and a wellbeing issue.  
• health promotion which is when you learn about strategies for taking action to support wellbeing,  
• and attitudes and values like respect and being fair and inclusive when we take action.  

Learning outcomes 

•  explore strategies to manage their own well-being; make health-enhancing choices, and plan, and action goals 
• support the well-being of others through learning how to communicate effectively and see wellbeing issues from different perspectives 
• understand the attitudes and values that impact on well-being, such as respect, care and concern for others, and social justice 
• look critically at well-being issues affecting communities and develop skills that can be used to take health-promoting action. 

 Authenticity 

• Assignments that take place over time will be produced in an online system such as Google Docs. Learning Advisors will monitor student work by accessing document history. A portion of work will need to be completed during class time under Learning Advisor supervision.  
• Class tests will take place under supervised test conditions within class. 
• Students may be required to sign an authenticity statement, perform certain parts of assessment tasks under close supervision, or show through interview and the existence of notes and supporting material that the work submitted by the student is genuinely his/her own work. 

Appeal Procedures

• Students have the right to appeal the mark they have been awarded. If a student wishes to appeal a grade, they should initially talk to the subject learning advisor about the marking process immediately after the marked assessment task is shown to them. If still dissatisfied the student should make an appointment and discuss grades with the Principal’s Nominee who will check that the correct procedures have been followed as outlined in the school and subject policies taking into account any special circumstances.

Table of Assessments