HM2063 - Social Views of Health Concepts in Human Movement Studies
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2009 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 1 |
| Administered by: | School of Education |
Offered each year in Townsville. Offered in odd-numbered years in Cairns.
Health has been described as 'a state of complete physical, mental and social well being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.'(WHO 1974, 1) This definition sees health holistically and not simply based upon the physical, it refers to physical, mental and social dimensions yet it fails to capture the dynamic or action-oriented nature of being healthy and well. Health is a constantly changing construct and it is important we look at it holistically and as a dynamic institution. In this subject, we will view health as a socio-ecological phenomenon promoted by personal and community actions and by policies and services at all levels. Consequently, the interactions between the individual and their socio-cultural, physical, political and economic environments will form the basis of the analysis. This relationship and how it affects health is complex and is fundamental to the social view of health. Current modern social issues and concepts of health promotion, ethics, and social change will be examined in order to deepen the students' understanding of health.
Learning Outcomes
- utilise the Ottawa Charter action areas to contextually examine current social-health issues in Australia;
- Develop an understanding of the various concepts of health and be able to embrace them in their appreciation of the social view of health;
- Acknowledge and critically reflect upon the influence of socio-cultural, physical, political and economic environments on individual and community health;
- Develop a workable appreciation of the social justice issues in respect to health;
- Gain knowledge, skills, and attitudes that will allow students to make informed personal and professional decisions and take actions to promote their own health and that of other individuals, groups and communities.
Availabilities | |
| Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1 | |
| Census Date 27-Mar-2009 | |
| Coord/Lect: | Dr Peter Horton. |
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| Assessment: | end of semester exam (50%); tutorial attendance and participation (15%); personal health profile (php) (35%). |
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.