My Pathways - Year 10

Health and Human Development 10 – Australian and Global Health
What’s it about?
• An introduction to VCE Health and Human Development by exploring the health status of Australians and
biological, sociocultural and environmental factors that contribute to health status in Australia.
• Understanding the role of health promotion in improving population health in Australia.
• Understanding factors that contribute to the burden of disease in low-income countries, including poverty,
hunger, education, gender equality and access to health care.
• Exploring features of effective aid programs.
• Recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives on health and wellbeing
Activities students may engage in:
• Ability to use and analyse data to describe the health status of Australians and understand the burden of
disease in low-income countries.
• Explain the factors that contribute to the health status of Australians.
• Evaluate health promotion in terms of their capacity to improve Australian health and wellbeing and research
one such program including its purpose, details of implementation and contribution to health and wellbeing.
• Describe factors that contribute to the burden of disease in different countries and discuss their impact on health
and wellbeing.
• Students may participate in various recreational activities including yoga, self-defence and dance.
Senior Entry Options
Students selecting the above core subject choice will meet the requirements to undertake the following senior
subject/s or pathways:
• VCE Physical Education
• Health and Human Development
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