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
Health Priorities and Human Behaviour
Unit Code
HST1125
Year
2015
Enrolment Period
1
Version
1
Credit Points
15
Full Year Unit
N
Mode of Delivery
On Campus
Online
Description
This unit examines the behaviours of individuals and their impact upon health status. The major health priorities are identified for Australians from diverse cultural backgrounds.Emphasis is placed on behaviour change theories and strategies that support the adoption and maintenance of healthy lifestyles.
Equivalent Rule
Unit was previously coded HST1121
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
- Assess lifestyle factors that influence individual health status.
- Describe the priority health areas for Indigenous Australians and other ethnic minorities.
- Develop skills to apply knowledge of 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
- Definitions and determinants of health and human behaviour.
- Health status and disease prevention.
- Accessing and assessing credible health information for consumers and professionals from online and other sources.
- Health psychology and behaviour change theories and strategies.
- The 'Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion' and its role in supporting health outcomes for individuals.
- Lifestyle factors impacting on the health and well-being: alcohol and other drugs, diet and healthy eating, physical activity, and sexual behaviour.
- Health priority areasin Australia: mental health, cardiovascular health, cancer, injury, diabetes, and tobacco control.
- Specific behaviour change initiatives for Indigenous andother minority groups in Australia.
Additional Learning Experience Information
Lectures; audio visual materials; idea generation and critical reflection; relevant research and case studies; 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 CAMPUSType | Description | Value |
---|
Exercise | Critical reflections | 30% |
Assignment | Health behaviour challenge | 30% |
Examination | End of semester examination | 40% |
ONLINEType | Description | Value |
---|
Exercise | Critical reflections | 30% |
Assignment | Health behaviour challenge | 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. (2012). Australia's health 2012. Canberra: AIHW.
- Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. (2012). Cancer in Australia: An overview 2012. Canberra: AIHW.
- Insel, P., & Roth, W. (2011). Connect core concepts in health (12th ed.). Boston: McGraw-Hill.
Journal References
- Health Education Quarterly
- Health Promotion International
- Health Promotion Journal of Australia
- Journal of Health Education
- Public Health Journal of Australia
- Australian Health Review
- Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health
- Drug and Alcohol Review
- Health Education
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
Health Priorities and Human Behaviour
Unit Code
HST1125
Year
2015
Enrolment Period
2
Version
1
Credit Points
15
Full Year Unit
N
Mode of Delivery
On Campus
Online
Description
This unit examines the behaviours of individuals and their impact upon health status. The major health priorities are identified for Australians from diverse cultural backgrounds.Emphasis is placed on behaviour change theories and strategies that support the adoption and maintenance of healthy lifestyles.
Equivalent Rule
Unit was previously coded HST1121
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
- Assess lifestyle factors that influence individual health status.
- Describe the priority health areas for Indigenous Australians and other ethnic minorities.
- Develop skills to apply knowledge of 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
- Definitions and determinants of health and human behaviour.
- Health status and disease prevention.
- Accessing and assessing credible health information for consumers and professionals from online and other sources.
- Health psychology and behaviour change theories and strategies.
- The 'Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion' and its role in supporting health outcomes for individuals.
- Lifestyle factors impacting on the health and well-being: alcohol and other drugs, diet and healthy eating, physical activity, and sexual behaviour.
- Health priority areasin Australia: mental health, cardiovascular health, cancer, injury, diabetes, and tobacco control.
- Specific behaviour change initiatives for Indigenous andother minority groups in Australia.
Additional Learning Experience Information
Lectures; audio visual materials; idea generation and critical reflection; relevant research and case studies; 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 CAMPUSType | Description | Value |
---|
Exercise | Critical reflections | 30% |
Assignment | Health behaviour challenge | 30% |
Examination | End of semester examination | 40% |
ONLINEType | Description | Value |
---|
Exercise | Critical reflections | 30% |
Assignment | Health behaviour challenge | 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. (2012). Australia's health 2012. Canberra: AIHW.
- Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. (2012). Cancer in Australia: An overview 2012. Canberra: AIHW.
- Insel, P., & Roth, W. (2011). Connect core concepts in health (12th ed.). Boston: McGraw-Hill.
Journal References
- Health Education Quarterly
- Health Promotion International
- Health Promotion Journal of Australia
- Journal of Health Education
- Public Health Journal of Australia
- Australian Health Review
- Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health
- Drug and Alcohol Review
- Health Education
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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