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School: Medical 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

    Healthy Ageing

  • Unit Code

    HST3101

  • Year

    2016

  • Enrolment Period

    1

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online

Description

In this unit students investigate the social context to ageing and health. Local and international case studies and relevant research are used to investigate gendered health issues and the process of healthy ageing for men and women. Students examine the emergence and application of womens and mens health philosophies to contemporary health promotion, and consider links between gender and health amongst culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) and differing socioeconomic groups. Assessments allow students from a variety of major and minor degree programs to undertake a project in areas relevant to their studies, and to develop creative approaches to health promotion and social policy relating to health and ageing. This unit is essential for students who wish to gain deeper insights into promoting men's and women's health, in the context of an ageing Australian population.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded HST3213

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Analyse the nature and health impact of key philosophies of the women's and men's health movements.
  2. Critically analyse health promotion activities designed for healthy ageing that demonstrate a collaborative approach amongst health agencies.
  3. Critically appraise health projects that promote healthy ageing.
  4. Discuss strategies for healthy ageing.
  5. Evaluate significant social, political and economic influences on men's and women's health.
  6. Identify the determinants of healthy ageing for cross-cultural populations.

Unit Content

  1. Historical narratives about gender and health.
  2. The impact of gendered roles and lifestyles on men's and women's health.
  3. The social construction of ageing: Stereotypes, sexuality and identity.
  4. Risk and enabling factors for culturally and linguistically diverse and differing socioeconomic groups.
  5. Social action, collaboration, advocacy and policy to promote healthy ageing at the local, national and international level.
  6. Evaluation of health promotion projects for specific population groups.
  7. Contemporary challenges and ethical considerations relevant to an ageing population.
  8. Death and dying.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Learning modules including seminars, small group activities, discussions, audiovisual materials, quizzes, and 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
TypeDescriptionValue
EssayGender and health30%
AssignmentHealth promotion project35%
ExaminationEnd of semester examination35%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
EssayGender and health30%
AssignmentHealth promotion project35%
ExaminationEnd of semester examination35%

Text References

  • Annandale, E. (2009). Women's health and social change. London, UK: Routledge.
  • Dowsett, G., Minichiello, V., & Scott, J. (2010). Men's health. Maleny: eContent Management Pty Ltd.
  • Germov, J. (Ed.). (2014). Second opinion: An introduction to health sociology (5th ed.). South Melbourne, Australia: Oxford University Press.
  • Grey, S., & Sawer, M. (Eds.). (2008). Women's movements: Flourishing or in abeyance? London, UK: Routledge. Note: Seminal Reference.
  • Hooyman, N.R., & Kiyak, H.A. (Eds.). (2011). Social gerontology: A multidisciplinary perspective (9th ed.). Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon.
  • Leone, J.E. (2012). Concepts in male health: Perspectives across the lifespan. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
  • Liamputtong, P., Fanany, R., & Verrinder, G. (Eds.). (2012). Health, illness and well-being: Perspectives and social determinants. South Melbourne, Australia: Oxford University Press.
  • Payne, S. (2006). The health of men and women. Cambridge, UK: Polity. Note: Seminal Reference.
  • Touhy. T.A., & Jett, K.F. (2014). Ebersole and Hess' gerontological nursing & healthy aging (4th ed.). St. Louis, Missouri: Elsevier/Mosby.
  • Worcester, N., & Whatley, M.H. (Eds.). (2012). Women's health: Readings on social, economic, and political issues (5th ed.). Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt.

Journal References

  • Ageing and Society
  • Gender and Society
  • Health Care for Women International
  • Health Sociology Review
  • International Journal of Women's Health
  • Journal of Women and Aging
  • Women and Health
  • Women's Health Issues

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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School: Medical 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

    Healthy Ageing

  • Unit Code

    HST3101

  • Year

    2016

  • Enrolment Period

    2

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online

Description

In this unit students investigate the social context to ageing and health. Local and international case studies and relevant research are used to investigate gendered health issues and the process of healthy ageing for men and women. Students examine the emergence and application of womens and mens health philosophies to contemporary health promotion, and consider links between gender and health amongst culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) and differing socioeconomic groups. Assessments allow students from a variety of major and minor degree programs to undertake a project in areas relevant to their studies, and to develop creative approaches to health promotion and social policy relating to health and ageing. This unit is essential for students who wish to gain deeper insights into promoting men's and women's health, in the context of an ageing Australian population.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded HST3213

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Analyse the nature and health impact of key philosophies of the women's and men's health movements.
  2. Critically analyse health promotion activities designed for healthy ageing that demonstrate a collaborative approach amongst health agencies.
  3. Critically appraise health projects that promote healthy ageing.
  4. Discuss strategies for healthy ageing.
  5. Evaluate significant social, political and economic influences on men's and women's health.
  6. Identify the determinants of healthy ageing for cross-cultural populations.

Unit Content

  1. Historical narratives about gender and health.
  2. The impact of gendered roles and lifestyles on men's and women's health.
  3. The social construction of ageing: Stereotypes, sexuality and identity.
  4. Risk and enabling factors for culturally and linguistically diverse and differing socioeconomic groups.
  5. Social action, collaboration, advocacy and policy to promote healthy ageing at the local, national and international level.
  6. Evaluation of health promotion projects for specific population groups.
  7. Contemporary challenges and ethical considerations relevant to an ageing population.
  8. Death and dying.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Learning modules including seminars, small group activities, discussions, audiovisual materials, quizzes, and 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
TypeDescriptionValue
EssayGender and health30%
AssignmentHealth promotion project35%
ExaminationEnd of semester examination35%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
EssayGender and health30%
AssignmentHealth promotion project35%
ExaminationEnd of semester examination35%

Text References

  • Annandale, E. (2009). Women's health and social change. London, UK: Routledge.
  • Dowsett, G., Minichiello, V., & Scott, J. (2010). Men's health. Maleny: eContent Management Pty Ltd.
  • Germov, J. (Ed.). (2014). Second opinion: An introduction to health sociology (5th ed.). South Melbourne, Australia: Oxford University Press.
  • Grey, S., & Sawer, M. (Eds.). (2008). Women's movements: Flourishing or in abeyance? London, UK: Routledge. Note: Seminal Reference.
  • Hooyman, N.R., & Kiyak, H.A. (Eds.). (2011). Social gerontology: A multidisciplinary perspective (9th ed.). Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon.
  • Leone, J.E. (2012). Concepts in male health: Perspectives across the lifespan. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
  • Liamputtong, P., Fanany, R., & Verrinder, G. (Eds.). (2012). Health, illness and well-being: Perspectives and social determinants. South Melbourne, Australia: Oxford University Press.
  • Payne, S. (2006). The health of men and women. Cambridge, UK: Polity. Note: Seminal Reference.
  • Touhy. T.A., & Jett, K.F. (2014). Ebersole and Hess' gerontological nursing & healthy aging (4th ed.). St. Louis, Missouri: Elsevier/Mosby.
  • Worcester, N., & Whatley, M.H. (Eds.). (2012). Women's health: Readings on social, economic, and political issues (5th ed.). Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt.

Journal References

  • Ageing and Society
  • Gender and Society
  • Health Care for Women International
  • Health Sociology Review
  • International Journal of Women's Health
  • Journal of Women and Aging
  • Women and Health
  • Women's Health Issues

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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