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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, Society and Sustainability

  • Unit Code

    HST1183

  • Year

    2015

  • Enrolment Period

    1

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online

Description

The aim of this unit is to analyse the social context of health and health promotion. The unit is designed to introduce students to an understanding of the social and cultural factors which influence health and health behaviour. Sociological concepts and theories will be studied to provide frameworks for the analysis of health in society.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded HST1122

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Apply sociological theories and concepts to the study of health beliefs and behaviour.
  2. Apply theoretical perspectives to the study of the social context of health promotion.
  3. Articulate the relationship between health and sustainability in socio-cultural contexts.
  4. Communicate sociological ideas and concepts relating to health inequalities.
  5. Demonstrate an understanding of social change and implications for health, in areas including social class, the family, and gender.
  6. Explain the role of political ideologies and power in influencing models of health care and health promotion.
  7. Identify significant social, political and economic influences on health in Indigenous and non-Indigenous groups in Australia.

Unit Content

  1. The social determinants of health.
  2. The social gradient.
  3. Family, society and health.
  4. Social class and health.
  5. Gender and health.
  6. Ethnicity and health.
  7. Indigenous health.
  8. Work, leisure and health.
  9. Demography and health.
  10. Sustainability and health.

Additional Learning Experience Information

On-Campus Lectures, audiovisual materials, small group activities and discussions. In-class and online quizzes are included to encourage student participation. Off-Campus E-learning course work and activities provided through MyECU and supported by a tutor. Online access to activities, quizzes and audiovisual materials.

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
TypeDescriptionValue
Annotated Bibliography Determinants of health: Bibliography20%
EssayHealth enquiry30%
ExaminationEnd of semester exam50%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
Annotated Bibliography Determinants of health: Bibliography20%
EssayHealth enquiry30%
ExaminationEnd of semester exam50%

Text References

  • ^ Germov, J. (2014). Second opinion: An introduction to health sociology (5th ed.). South Melbourne, Australia: Oxford University Press.
  • Barry, A., & Yuill, C. (2012). Understanding the sociology of health: An introduction (3rd ed.). London: Sage.
  • Bird, C.E., & Rieker, P.P. (2008). Gender and health [electronic resource]: The effects of constrained choices and social policies. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
  • Blas, E., & Kurup, A.S. (2010). Equity, social determinants and public health programmes [electronic resource]. Geneva, Switzerland: WHO.
  • Brown, V., Grootjans, J., Ritchie, J., Townsend, M., & Verrinder, G. (2005). Sustainability and health: Supporting global ecological integrity in public health. Melbourne, Australia: Allen & Unwin.
  • Cockerham, W. (2013). Social causes of health and disease (2nd ed.). Cambridge: Polity.
  • Hofrichter, R., & Bhatia, R. (Eds.). (2010). Tackling health inequities through public health practice: Theory to action (2nd ed.). New York: Oxford University Press.
  • Jones, K., & Creedy, D. (2012). Health and human behaviour (3rd ed.). South Melbourne, Australia: Oxford University Press.
  • Keleher, H., & MacDougall, C. (Eds.). (2011). Understanding health (3rd ed.). South Melbourne, Australia: Oxford University Press.
  • Liamputtong, P., Fanany, R., & Verrinder, G. (2012). Health, illness, and well-being. South Melbourne, Australia: Oxford University Press.
  • McMurray, A., & Clendon, J. (2011). Community health and wellness: Primary health care in practice (4th ed.). Chatswood, Australia: Elsevier Australia.
  • Spector, R.A. (2013). Cultural diversity in health and illness (8th ed.). Boston: Pearson.
  • Willis, K., & Elmer, S. (2011). Society, culture and health: An introduction to sociology for nurses (2nd ed.). South Melbourne, Australia: Oxford University Press.

Journal References

  • Drug and Alcohol Review
  • Conflict and Health
  • The European Journal of Health Economics
  • Health and Place
  • Health Sociology Review
  • International Journal for Equity in Health
  • Journal of Health and Social Behavior
  • Journal of Sociology
  • Social Science and Medicine
  • Sociology of Health and Illness
  • Women and Health

^ 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.

HST1183|1|1

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, Society and Sustainability

  • Unit Code

    HST1183

  • Year

    2015

  • Enrolment Period

    2

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online

Description

The aim of this unit is to analyse the social context of health and health promotion. The unit is designed to introduce students to an understanding of the social and cultural factors which influence health and health behaviour. Sociological concepts and theories will be studied to provide frameworks for the analysis of health in society.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded HST1122

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Apply sociological theories and concepts to the study of health beliefs and behaviour.
  2. Apply theoretical perspectives to the study of the social context of health promotion.
  3. Articulate the relationship between health and sustainability in socio-cultural contexts.
  4. Communicate sociological ideas and concepts relating to health inequalities.
  5. Demonstrate an understanding of social change and implications for health, in areas including social class, the family, and gender.
  6. Explain the role of political ideologies and power in influencing models of health care and health promotion.
  7. Identify significant social, political and economic influences on health in Indigenous and non-Indigenous groups in Australia.

Unit Content

  1. The social determinants of health.
  2. The social gradient.
  3. Family, society and health.
  4. Social class and health.
  5. Gender and health.
  6. Ethnicity and health.
  7. Indigenous health.
  8. Work, leisure and health.
  9. Demography and health.
  10. Sustainability and health.

Additional Learning Experience Information

On-Campus Lectures, audiovisual materials, small group activities and discussions. In-class and online quizzes are included to encourage student participation. Off-Campus E-learning course work and activities provided through MyECU and supported by a tutor. Online access to activities, quizzes and audiovisual materials.

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
TypeDescriptionValue
Annotated Bibliography Determinants of health: Bibliography20%
EssayHealth enquiry30%
ExaminationEnd of semester exam50%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
Annotated Bibliography Determinants of health: Bibliography20%
EssayHealth enquiry30%
ExaminationEnd of semester exam50%

Text References

  • ^ Germov, J. (2014). Second opinion: An introduction to health sociology (5th ed.). South Melbourne, Australia: Oxford University Press.
  • Barry, A., & Yuill, C. (2012). Understanding the sociology of health: An introduction (3rd ed.). London: Sage.
  • Bird, C.E., & Rieker, P.P. (2008). Gender and health [electronic resource]: The effects of constrained choices and social policies. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
  • Blas, E., & Kurup, A.S. (2010). Equity, social determinants and public health programmes [electronic resource]. Geneva, Switzerland: WHO.
  • Brown, V., Grootjans, J., Ritchie, J., Townsend, M., & Verrinder, G. (2005). Sustainability and health: Supporting global ecological integrity in public health. Melbourne, Australia: Allen & Unwin.
  • Cockerham, W. (2013). Social causes of health and disease (2nd ed.). Cambridge: Polity.
  • Hofrichter, R., & Bhatia, R. (Eds.). (2010). Tackling health inequities through public health practice: Theory to action (2nd ed.). New York: Oxford University Press.
  • Keleher, H., & MacDougall, C. (Eds.). (2011). Understanding health (3rd ed.). South Melbourne, Australia: Oxford University Press.
  • Jones, K., & Creedy, D. (2012). Health and human behaviour (3rd ed.). South Melbourne, Australia: Oxford University Press.
  • Liamputtong, P., Fanany, R., & Verrinder, G. (2012). Health, illness, and well-being. South Melbourne, Australia: Oxford University Press.
  • McMurray, A., & Clendon, J. (2011). Community health and wellness: Primary health care in practice (4th ed.). Chatswood, Australia: Elsevier Australia.
  • Spector, R.A. (2013). Cultural diversity in health and illness (8th ed.). Boston: Pearson.
  • Willis, K., & Elmer, S. (2011). Society, culture and health: An introduction to sociology for nurses (2nd ed.). South Melbourne, Australia: Oxford University Press.

Journal References

  • Drug and Alcohol Review
  • Conflict and Health
  • The European Journal of Health Economics
  • Health and Place
  • Health Sociology Review
  • International Journal for Equity in Health
  • Journal of Health and Social Behavior
  • Journal of Sociology
  • Social Science and Medicine
  • Sociology of Health and Illness
  • Women and Health

^ 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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