YEAR 10 | HEALTH OPTIONS

Health Issues in Australia (1 unit)

This health elective will examine the health status indicators using the physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual dimensions of health and the impact these have on the youth lifespan.

Students will examine the promotion of health of individuals and the community while investigating health resources, services and products.

They will investigate a number of health issues affecting youth and the impact these can have on personal health and wellbeing, including; mental health, risk taking behaviours, safe driving, cyber safety and respectful relationships.

This unit will provide a solid foundation for the study of VCE Health and Human Development in Year 11 and 12.

VCE Health and Human Development (Whole year: 2 units)

Unit 1: Understanding health and wellbeing

Looks at health and wellbeing as a concept with varied and evolving perspectives and definitions.

Unit 2: Managing health and development

Investigates transitions in health and wellbeing, and development, from lifespan and societal perspectives.

See page 49 of the Senior Subject Information Booklet for more details.

It may be possible for highly capable and motivated students to accelerate to complete Units 1 and 2 VCE Health and Human Development in Year 10. This will be subject to criteria and minimum standards achieved in Year 9. Further information regarding acceleration options can be found in the Senior Subject Information Booklet.