Health and Wellbeing - ECH130
This unit examines health, wellbeing, nutrition and safety of children from infancy to 12 years. Implications for children, families and communities are addressed, including practices in a range of settings. Issues and debates arising from research, available technology, community attitudes and values are critically examined. This unit introduces students to the syllabus content associated with the personal development, health and physical education (PDHPE) key learning area with particular focus on the safe living, personal health choices, and growth and development strands, as well as emotional health. Skills and knowledge in planning, teaching and assessing PDHPE programs are examined, including modifications to the curriculum to meet the needs of diverse learners.
| Credit Points: | 3 |
| When Offered: | S1 Day - Session 1, North Ryde, Day S1 External - Session 1, External (with on campus sessions) S3 External - Session 3, December 2019 - February 2020, External (with on campus sessions) |
| Staff Contact(s): | Dr Sandra Cheesman |
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| NCCW(s): | ECH229 |
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| Unit Type: | People unit |
| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Department of Educational Studies Faculty of Human Sciences |
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