HS1005 - Lifespan Development for Health
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2012 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 1 |
| Administered by: | School of Nursing, Midwifery & Nutrition |
In this subject the student is introduced to the contemporary concepts of lifespan development. The physical, cognitive, and psychosocial (psychological, 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 context of experiences and the impact of developmental disability across the lifespan are discussed.
Learning Outcomes
- describe the sequence of human development and the processes underlying it;
- explore the concepts and theoretical perspectives on human lifespan development;
- apply the concepts of lifespan development to the caring for individuals of various age groups;
- outline the interdependency of physical, cognitive, psychosocial (psychological, emotional, social and cultural) aspects of development;
- discuss the impact of developmental disability across the lifespan and develop an understanding of wellness across the lifespan.
Graduate Qualities
- The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
- The ability to deploy critically evaluated information to practical ends;
- The ability to find and access information using appropriate media and technologies;
- An understanding of the economic, legal, ethical, social and cultural issues involved in the use of information;
- The ability to select and organise information and to communicate it accurately, cogently, coherently, creatively and ethically;
- The ability to reflect on and evaluate learning, and to learn independently in a self directed manner;
- The ability to read complex and demanding texts accurately, critically and insightfully;
- The ability to work with people of different gender, age, ethnicity, culture, religion and political persuasion;
- The ability to use online technologies effectively and ethically.
| Inadmissible Subject Combinations: | HS1004 HS4005 |
Availabilities | |
| Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1 | |
| Census Date 22-Mar-2012 | |
| Coordinator: | Miss Vanessa Sparke |
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| Assessment: | end of semester exam (50%); quizzes or tests (10%); assignments (40%). |
| External, Study Period 1 | |
| Census Date 22-Mar-2012 | |
| Coordinator: | Miss Vanessa Sparke |
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| Method of Delivery: | WWW - LearnJCU |
| Assessment: | end of semester exam (50%); quizzes or tests (10%); assignments (40%). |
| Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1 | |
| Census Date 22-Mar-2012 | |
| Coordinator: | Miss Vanessa Sparke |
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| Assessment: | end of semester exam (50%); quizzes or tests (10%); assignments (40%). |
| Mackay, Internal, Study Period 1 | |
| Census Date 22-Mar-2012 | |
| Coordinator: | Miss Vanessa Sparke |
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| Assessment: | end of semester exam (50%); quizzes or tests (10%); assignments (40%). |
| Mount Isa, Internal, Study Period 1 | |
| Census Date 22-Mar-2012 | |
| Coordinator: | Miss Vanessa Sparke |
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| Assessment: | end of semester exam (50%); quizzes or tests (10%); assignments (40%). |
| Thursday Isl, Internal, Study Period 1 | |
| Census Date 22-Mar-2012 | |
| Coordinator: | Miss Vanessa Sparke |
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| Assessment: | end of semester exam (50%); quizzes or tests (10%); assignments (40%). |
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.