Health II (Elective)

“The world would have us believe that winning or success is measured by points on a scoreboard or by dollar signs. The Christian realises that winning or success is determined by whether or not a goal has been achieved, and that goal is to bring glory to God.” Thomas M. Boqdon

Overview

Students will study two focus areas including common diseases in Australia and health promotion. They will investigate the prevalence and impact of various conditions on the burden of disease within Australia and how these can impact them personally by examining the National Health Priority Areas (NHPAs). Students will analyse the impact attitudes and beliefs about diversity have on community connection and wellbeing. They will evaluate the outcomes of emotional responses to different situations. Furthermore, they will explore global health issues and develop an understanding of the impact these issues have on health status. Students will explore this concept from a Christian worldview looking specifically at ways in which they can be agents of change in society.

Aims

• To understand different measures of health status, including the meaning of burden of disease, life expectancy, mortality, morbidity, incidence and prevalence
• To discuss the NHPAs including: Key features and reasons for selection of each NHPA, Risk factors of the disease/condition
• To explain and justify one health promotion program that addresses each NHPA
• To plan, implement and critique strategies to enhance health, safety and wellbeing of communities
• ·         To identify and explain some of the main global health issues and the impact they have on health status

Topics Include

• Measures of Health Status
• Common diseases in Australia – National Health Priority Areas (NHPAs)
• Promoting health and wellbeing

Time Allocation

• 5 periods per cycle

Prerequisites

• None

Requirements

• Levy cost – International Aid Incursions

Assessment

• NHPAs Portfolio – 30%
• Common Diseases in Australia Test – 30%
• Promoting Health and Wellbeing Project – 40%

“Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. Therefore I do not run like someone running aimlessly; I do not fight like a boxer beating the air. No, I strike a blow to my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize.” 1 Corinthians 9:24-27