Units
Personal Health
Unit code: HMB305
Contact hours: 3 per week
Credit points: 12
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Lifestyle is largely determined by an individual functioning in a socio-environmental context that places some limitations on choice and resultant health. This unit is designed to assist individuals to develop a positive self-concept, a sound knowledge of lifestyle issues and their implications, and decision-making skills necessary to make wise choices.
The focus of this unit is the development of such qualities for personal maintenance and improvement. Movements in this direction are achieved by analysing the processes involved in developing individuals capable of taking control of their lifestyles and resultant health. Much of this analysis will be self-focused.
Availability
| Semester | Available |
|---|---|
| 2013 Semester 1 | Yes |
Sample subject outline - Semester 1 2013
Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.
Rationale
It is a widely accepted belief that an individual's health is significantly influenced by the lifestyle that he/she adopts. Although the nature of one's lifestyle is largely determined by the individual, this determination operates in an environmental context that places some limitations on choice and resultant health. This choice of how to live is therefore selected from a wide range of options, thus producing huge variations in patterns of living and related health outcomes.
To achieve and maintain an acceptable level of health in such an open market situation, it is beneficial for an individual to have a well developed, positive self-concept, a sound knowledge of lifestyle issues and their implications and the decision-making skills necessary to make wise choices.
It is highly desirable for an individual to know and understand themselves and to have this facet of their own lives in order before they attempt to provide education and guidance to others on such lifestyle matters and decision making.
The focus of this unit is the development of such qualities for personal maintenance and improvement. Movements in this direction will be achieved by analysing the processes involved in developing individuals capable of taking control of their lifestyles and resultant health. Much of this analysis will be self focused.
Aims
The aim of this unit is to develop an understanding of personal health behaviour, influential factors and theoretical constructs associated with action to support health and wellness.
Objectives
On successful completion of this unit, students should be able to:
- Understand the fundamental ; meaning of the dimensions of health within a personal and social framework
- Analyse and evaluate personal health status, taking into account influences on behaviour
- Reflect on personal relevance of health issues
- Propose justified actions to enhance personal health.
Content
Wellness and dimensions of health will be examined to support self assessment, the recognition of strengths and identification of opportunities for improvement. An understanding of health behaviours, influential factors, beliefs, attitudes, motivation and readiness will be facilitated through this process. Principles of behaviour change will be applied through the design of an action plan.
Approaches to Teaching and Learning
Teaching approaches include lectures, tutorials and workshops with opportunities for whole class, small group and autonomous learning periods.
Assessment
Formative support will be available during lectures and tutorials through structured activities, assessment related tasks and opportunities to negotiate and seek feedback.
There are 3 summative assessment items.
Assessment name:
Presentation
Description:
An individual analytical presentation of one aspect of personal health from a strengths-based perspective.
Relates to objectives:
1-3
Weight:
20%
Internal or external:
Internal
Group or individual:
Individual
Due date:
Mid Semester
Assessment name:
Essay
Description:
A personal health evaluation including an analysis of health behaviours and corresponding predisposing, enabling and reinforcing factors.
Relates to objectives:
1-3
Weight:
30%
Internal or external:
Internal
Group or individual:
Individual
Due date:
Early-Mid Semester
Assessment name:
Report
Description:
A report outlining health impact, potential consequences of inaction and a personal action plan for a targeted health issue.
Relates to objectives:
1-4
Weight:
50%
Internal or external:
Internal
Group or individual:
Individual
Due date:
Late Semester
Academic Honesty
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A breach of academic integrity is regarded as Student Misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties.
Resource materials
There are no prescribed texts for this unit. The following resource may be beneficial for various components of the unit.
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. (2012). Australia's Health 2012: The thirteenth biennial health report of the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. Canberra: AIHW. (http://www.aihw.gov.au/publication-detail/?id=10737422172)
Risk assessment statement
There are no out-of-the-ordinary risks associated with this unit.
Disclaimer - Offer of some units is subject to viability, and information in these Unit Outlines is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.
Last modified: 01-Feb-2013
