James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2001

HS1005:03

Lifespan Development for Health

Townsville, Cairns

Inadmissable Subject Combination: HS1004

26 lectures, 26 tutorials, 52 hours flexible delivery. First semester and flexible delivery. Also offered at Mount Isa.

Staff: Ms F Croker.

In this subject the student is introduced to the contemporary concepts of lifespan development. The physical, cognitive, emotional and socio-cultural aspects of lifespan development are addressed. These will be applied to all periods of the lifespan to promote the lifelong well-being of individuals. The impact of developmental disability and context on the psychosocial experiences of people is discussed.

Learning Objectives:

  1. explore the concepts of human lifespan development;
  2. describe the sequence of human development and the processes underlying it;
  3. outline the interdependency of physical, cognitive, emotional, social and cultural aspects of development;
  4. apply concepts of lifespan development to the nursing of individuals of various age groups;
  5. discuss the impact of developmental disability and context on the psychosocial experiences of individuals.

Assessment by examination (50%); on-course assessment (50%).