EHR212 Young People's Health and Wellbeing: Perspectives and Pedagogies (8)

CSU Discipline Area: Exercise Science (EXSCI)

Duration: One session

Abstract:

This subject focuses on the nature of young people's lives and how their priorities, values, actions and the broader social contexts in which they operate influence their meanings of health. Framed by authentic pedagogy, students will learn to design learning experiences that draw on the NSW Years 7-10 and Stage 6 PDHPE syllabuses and critique the use of conceptual models to measure young people's health status; evaluate the positioning of young people as risk takers; promote advocacy of social justice principles and an acceptance of difference and diversity; and demonstrate significance beyond the classroom.

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Session 2
Internal	Bathurst

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: EHR212

Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Enrolment restrictions:

Bachelor of Education (Health and Physical Education) students Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology)/Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary) students and as approved by Course Co-ordinator

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

- be able to evaluate the extent to which young people's priorities, values and actions and the broader social contexts in which they live influence their health status and meanings of health;
- be able to appreciate the heterogeneity of the populations of young people;
- be able to investigate and analyse the developmental and sociocultural factors that impact on the health status of young people in local and global communities;
- be able to accurately engage with the NSW PDHPE syllabuses to devise stage-appropriate, quality learning experiences for Years 7-12 students that are inclusive, celebrate difference and diversity, advocate for social justice, promote health and a sense of future; and have relevance and meaning beyond the classroom;
- be able to examine the interdependence of the physical, cognitive, personal and social aspects of young people's lives;
- be able to apply the principles of social justice, equity, diversity and a supportive environment to achieve better health for all young people;
- be able to research and deliberate upon a range of health issues that require personal and professional values clarification.

Syllabus:

The subject will cover the following topics:

- Young people as socially constructed, complex, dynamic and diverse; - Health inequity with a focus on how young people are affected by socioeconomic status, gender, geographical location, sexual orientation, education, employment, aboriginality and ethnicity; - Employing social justice principles in the classroom: selecting stimulus material and designing inclusive learning experiences; - Health issues of concern for young people: mental health, substance use and abuse, sexuality, body image, abusive contexts and interactions, and safety; - Authentic pedagogy: planning for safe, inclusive and meaningful learning experiences; - Personal and professional values clarification; - Resource critique and consideration given to ethical teaching practices.

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