Health &  

Human 

Development

Units 1 & 2

What is the subject about?

Students will focus on the health and individual human development of Australia’s youth and analyse factors that influence health and individual human development of youth, including the importance of nutrition. The health status of  Australia’s youth is investigated including the concepts of morbidity and mortality from disease and injuries. Students identify issues that have an impact on the health and individual human development of

Australia’s youth and develop an inquiry project around an issue of their choice.

They investigate transitions in development across the lifespan, looking at changes and expectations that are part of the progression from youth to adulthood. Students study considerations of parenthood and management of health-related milestones and changes. Students enquire into the Australian healthcare system and extend their capacity to access and analyse health information.

Units

Unit 1: Understanding Health & Wellbeing

Unit 2: Managing Health and Development

Skills you will develop

• Reading and Interpreting Data
• Understanding key Health and Wellbeing Terminology
• Parenting skills
• Health Literacy and understanding of our Healthcare System

Assessment

• Practical Reports / Data Analysis
• Visual Presentations
• Written Tests 
• Case studies

"HHD teaches us different aspects of health and wellbeing. These things are important for us to learn so we can understand how to take care of ourselves and others. Also this class has really fun stuff to learn, because the topics are interesting and we work together and have a lot of support." Soe Mya

Pathways

Studying health and human development can lead to the following careers

• Nurse/ Midwife
• Doctor/ medical field 
• Health promotion officer 
• Childcare provider
• Nutritionist/ dietician

Prerequisites

If you are interested in this subject go and see Ms Hamilton or Mr Davis

Video overview of Health and Human Development (HAPE) 1 and 2 for Year 11