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Overview

In this subject, you will develop a broad understanding of health and wellbeing, examining key theories that underpin concepts in contemporary health and wellbeing. You will investigate the complex range of interactions that influence the health and wellbeing of individuals, communities and populations. As health is a dynamic concept, you … For more content click the Read more button below.

Portfolio

Office of the Provost

School

Psychology and Public Health

Subject coordinator

Jessica Gill

Subject type

Undergraduate

Year level

Year Level 1 - UG

AQF level

Level 5 - Diploma

Available as elective

Yes

Available to study abroad / exchange students

No

Capstone subject

No

Academic progress review - Schedule A subject

No

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Career ready

Work based learning (placement):No

Graduate capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing
COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective
COMMUNICATION - Digital Capability
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
Describe the key perspectives and theories of health and wellbeing.
2.
Identify and explain the determinants of health and how they influence health and wellbeing of individuals, communities and populations.
3.
Discuss the contemporary issues of health and wellbeing in an Australian and global context.
4.
Analyse the role of various health practitioners in health care systems and health promotion settings to facilitate optimal health and wellbeing.

Learning activities

Learning activities are designed to build students capacity to understand how health inequalities are shaped by wider determinants. From an intersectional lens, students will develop the skills to understand that some groups of Australians experience multiple and compounding forms of disadvantage which impacts their ability to access resources and participate fully in society. This knowledge and skill set is vital for all graduates who will be required to work with community members and within health systems.

Enrolment rules

Special conditions