Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science
School: Exercise and Health Sciences
This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
Unit Title
Personal HealthUnit Code
HST1121Year
2015Enrolment Period
1Version
1Credit Points
15Full Year Unit
N
Mode of Delivery
On Campus
Online
Description
This unit examines the components of health as well as the influences that shape personal health and wellbeing. Major health priorities identified for Australians are the focus of study. Emphasis is placed on health maintenance and the adoption of healthy lifestyles by individuals as well as the impact on the Australian community.
Equivalent Rule
Unit was previously coded HST1125
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
- Assess knowledge of priority health areas and lifestyle factors that influence individual health status.
- Develop personal skills to apply knowledge on health and wellbeing to enhance individual health status.
- Identify factors that affect health and wellbeing in individuals.
- Outline the interaction between individuals, community actions, and supportive environments in health promotion and disease prevention.
Unit Content
- Accessing and assessing credible health information for consumer and professionals from online and other sources.
- Australian health priority areas including mental health, cardiovascular health, cancer, injury and diabetes.
- Definitions and determinants of health and well-being with priorities for communities and individuals.
- Health psychology and behaviour change theories and strategies.
- Lifestyle factors impacting-on health and well-being including alcohol and other drugs, diet and healthy eating, physical activity, chronic diseases and sexual health.
- World Health Organization Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion action areas and the role in supporting individual and community health.
Additional Learning Experience Information
Lectures; audio visual materials; brainstorming to generate ideas and critical reflections; Relevant research and case studies addressing local and international health issues; workshops and small group activities; E-learning activities.
Assessment
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
ON CAMPUS| Type | Description | Value |
|---|
| Exercise | Critical reflections | 30% |
| Assignment | Personal Health Challenge to demonstrate conventions of academic writing | 30% |
| Examination | End of semester examination | 40% |
ONLINE| Type | Description | Value |
|---|
| Exercise | Critical reflections | 30% |
| Assignment | Personal Health Challenge to demonstrate conventions of academic writing | 30% |
| Examination | End of semester examination | 40% |
Text References
- ^ Allen, F. (2010). Health Psychology and Behaviour in Australia. North Ryde: McGraw Hill.
- Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. (2011). Chronic diseases key indicators. Canberra: AIHW.
- Saxelby, C. (2006). Nutrition for life (20th Anniversary Ed.). Melbourne: Hardie Grant Books.
- Ryder, D., Salmon, A., & Walker, N. (2006). Drug use and drug-related harm: A delicate balance. Melbourne: IP Communications.
- Office of Road Safety. (2010). Towards Zero Road Safety Strategy 2020. Perth: WA Government
- Insel, P., & Roth, W. (2011). Connect Core concepts in health (12th ed.). Boston: McGraw-Hill.
- Gossop, M. (2013). Living with Drugs (7th ed.). London: Ashgate Publishing.
- FPWA. (2011). The Ins and Outs of Contraception. Perth: FPWA.
- Egger, G., Spark, R. & Donovan, R. (2005). Health Promotion Strategies and Methods (2nd ed.). Sydney:The McGraw-Hill Cpys.
- Christoffel, T., & Gallagher, S.S. (2006). Injury prevention and public health: Practical knowledge, skills and strategies (2nd ed.). Sundbury: Jones and Bartlett Publishers.
- The Cancer Council Australia. (2013). National Cancer Prevention Policy. Sydney: The Cancer Council Australia.
- Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. (2012). Australia's health 2012. Canberra: AIHW.
- Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. (2012). Cancer in Australia: An overview 2012. Canberra: AIHW.
- Australian Institute Health and Welfare. (2008). Injury as a chronic health issue in Australia. Canberra: Australian Government.
- Temple-Smith, M., & Gifford, S. (2005). Sexual health: An Australian Perspective. Melbourne: IP Communications.
Journal References
- Health Education Quarterly
- Journal of Health Education
- Public Health Journal of Australia
- Health Promotion Journal of Australia
- Health Promotion International
- Health Education Research
- Health Education
- Drug and Alcohol Review
- Australian Journal of Social Issues
- Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health
- Australian Health Review
Website References
^ Mandatory reference
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Academic Misconduct
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
- plagiarism;
- unauthorised collaboration;
- cheating in examinations;
- theft of other students' work;
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science
School: Exercise and Health Sciences
This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
Unit Title
Personal HealthUnit Code
HST1121Year
2015Enrolment Period
2Version
1Credit Points
15Full Year Unit
N
Mode of Delivery
On Campus
Online
Description
This unit examines the components of health as well as the influences that shape personal health and wellbeing. Major health priorities identified for Australians are the focus of study. Emphasis is placed on health maintenance and the adoption of healthy lifestyles by individuals as well as the impact on the Australian community.
Equivalent Rule
Unit was previously coded HST1125
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
- Assess knowledge of priority health areas and lifestyle factors that influence individual health status.
- Develop personal skills to apply knowledge on health and wellbeing to enhance individual health status.
- Identify factors that affect health and wellbeing in individuals.
- Outline the interaction between individuals, community actions, and supportive environments in health promotion and disease prevention.
Unit Content
- Accessing and assessing credible health information for consumer and professionals from online and other sources.
- Australian health priority areas including mental health, cardiovascular health, cancer, injury and diabetes.
- Definitions and determinants of health and well-being with priorities for communities and individuals.
- Health psychology and behaviour change theories and strategies.
- Lifestyle factors impacting-on health and well-being including alcohol and other drugs, diet and healthy eating, physical activity, chronic diseases and sexual health.
- World Health Organization Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion action areas and the role in supporting individual and community health.
Additional Learning Experience Information
Lectures; audio visual materials; brainstorming to generate ideas and critical reflections; Relevant research and case studies addressing local and international health issues; workshops and small group activities; E-learning activities.
Assessment
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
ON CAMPUS| Type | Description | Value |
|---|
| Exercise | Critical reflections | 30% |
| Assignment | Personal Health Challenge to demonstrate conventions of academic writing | 30% |
| Examination | End of semester examination | 40% |
ONLINE| Type | Description | Value |
|---|
| Exercise | Critical reflections | 30% |
| Assignment | Personal Health Challenge to demonstrate conventions of academic writing | 30% |
| Examination | End of semester examination | 40% |
Text References
- ^ Allen, F. (2010). Health Psychology and Behaviour in Australia. North Ryde: McGraw Hill.
- Australian Institute Health and Welfare. (2008). Injury as a chronic health issue in Australia. Canberra: Australian Government.
- Ryder, D., Salmon, A., & Walker, N. (2006). Drug use and drug-related harm: A delicate balance. Melbourne: IP Communications.
- Office of Road Safety. (2010). Towards Zero Road Safety Strategy 2020. Perth: WA Government
- Insel, P., & Roth, W. (2011). Connect Core concepts in health (12th ed.). Boston: McGraw-Hill.
- Gossop, M. (2013). Living with Drugs (7th ed.). London: Ashgate Publishing.
- FPWA. (2011). The Ins and Outs of Contraception. Perth: FPWA.
- Egger, G., Spark, R. & Donovan, R. (2005). Health Promotion Strategies and Methods (2nd ed.). Sydney:The McGraw-Hill Cpys.
- Christoffel, T., & Gallagher, S.S. (2006). Injury prevention and public health: Practical knowledge, skills and strategies (2nd ed.). Sundbury: Jones and Bartlett Publishers.
- The Cancer Council Australia. (2013). National Cancer Prevention Policy. Sydney: The Cancer Council Australia.
- Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. (2012). Australia's health 2012. Canberra: AIHW.
- Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. (2012). Cancer in Australia: An overview 2012. Canberra: AIHW.
- Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. (2011). Chronic diseases key indicators. Canberra: AIHW.
- Temple-Smith, M., & Gifford, S. (2005). Sexual health: An Australian Perspective. Melbourne: IP Communications.
- Saxelby, C. (2006). Nutrition for life (20th Anniversary Ed.). Melbourne: Hardie Grant Books.
Journal References
- Journal of Health Education
- Public Health Journal of Australia
- Health Promotion Journal of Australia
- Health Promotion International
- Health Education Research
- Health Education Quarterly
- Health Education
- Drug and Alcohol Review
- Australian Journal of Social Issues
- Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health
- Australian Health Review
Website References
^ Mandatory reference
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Academic Misconduct
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
- plagiarism;
- unauthorised collaboration;
- cheating in examinations;
- theft of other students' work;
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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