Lifespan Development

Course aim

The aim of this course is to develop a beginning understanding of human development and change using a population health approach.

Course content

Theories of human development: principles of health education applied to the various age groups: health assessment: pain assessment: normal physical and psychological development including health assessment and risks across the lifespan: developmental disabilities: nutrition and lifespan: risk and protective factors across the lifespan: loss, death and grief across the lifespan: communication and lifespan: adapting communication techniques according to age related needs and or special needs: health education and principles of learning applied to various age groups.

Textbook(s)

Peterson, C 2010, Looking forward through the Lifespan, 5, Pearson, Australia

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Lecture	1 hour x 13 weeks
Tutorial	3 hours x 13 weeks
EXTERNAL, CITY EAST, DISTANCE EDUCATION
External (Online delivery)	- x 13 weeks
INTERNAL, WHYALLA
Lecture	1 hour x 13 weeks
Tutorial	3 hours x 13 weeks
INTERNAL, MT GAMBIER
Lecture	1 hour x 13 weeks
Tutorial	3 hours x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Essay, Group project, Quiz

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1)
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