HS1005 - Lifespan Development for Health

Credit points:	03
Year:	2006
Student Contribution Band:	National Priority Band
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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 Outcomes

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

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:

HS1004

Availabilities
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Census Date 24-Mar-2006
Coordinator:	jc154124
Contact hours:	26 hours 26 hours
Assessment:	(50%); (50%).
, , Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2006
Coordinator:	jc154124
Lecturer:	Mrs Elspeth Wood.
Contact hours:	26 hours 26 hours
Assessment:	(50%); (50%).
, , Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2006
Coordinator:	jc154124
Contact hours:	26 hours 26 hours
Assessment:	(50%); (50%).
, Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2006
Coordinator:	jc154124
Contact hours:	26 hours 26 hours
Assessment:	(50%); (50%).
, , Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2006
Coordinator:	jc154124
Lecturer:	Doris Ahmat.
Contact hours:	26 hours 26 hours
Assessment:	(50%); (50%).

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.