EHR305 Young People and Health Advocacy (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Exercise Science (EXSCI)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject uses the NSW Stage 6 PDHPE Syllabus and the NSW Department of Education and Training Crossroads document as vehicles for the exploration of health issues that impact on the lives of young people, including stress and coping, risk taking and road injuries, substance abuse, sexuality, violence and body image. The subject encourages students to critique the support structures
and resources available to young people to assist in developing their health literacy and advocacy skills and promoting a positive sense of self for their future and that of their local and global community.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 2 | |
|---|---|
| Internal | Bathurst |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: EHR305
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Assumed Knowledge:
Enrolment restrictions:
Bachelor of Education (Health and Physical Education) students Bachelor of Human Movement/Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary) 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 critique the support structures and resources available to young people, to restore, maintain or improve their health status, and that of their local community;
- be able to critically analyse a health promotion program designed to promote the health of young people;
- be able to analyse policies and legislation that impact on the health of young people in terms of giving responsibility, encouraging participation and valuing their contribution;
- be able to argue the role of schools in developing health literacy in young people;
- be able to accurately engage with the NSW Stage 6 PDHPE syllabus and the NSW DET Crossroads document to devise stage-appropriate quality learning experiences for Stage 6 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 develop personal advocacy strategies for supporting the health of young people.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- Personal, community and governmental support structures, services and resources; - Health promotion programs for young people; - Policy and legislation: empowering young people; - The role of schools in developing health literacy; - Establishing quality learning environments for safe and inclusive pedagogy; - Developing health literacy skills; - Learning to be advocates of health for themselves and other young people.
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.