HS1005 - Lifespan Development for Health

Credit points:	03
Year:	2013
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:	School of Nursing, Midwifery & Nutrition

This subject introduces the student to the concepts of lifespan development and to the reasons why health professional students study this topic. Physical, cognitive and psychosocial concepts are examined in relation to major theorists and stages of human development from preconception through to end of life. The psychosocial aspects in relation to social constructions, multiculturalism, health and well being are also examined.

Learning Outcomes

• describe the sequence of human development and the processes underlying it;
• explore the concepts and theoretical perspectives on human lifespan development;
• understand the key influences on lifespan development;
• outline the interdependency of physical, cognitive, psychosocial (emotional, social and cultural) aspects of development;
• apply the concepts of lifespan development to the caring of individuals of various age groups.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments, and to reason and deploy evidence clearly and logically;
• The ability to find and access information using appropriate media and technologies;
• The ability to evaluate that 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 speak and write clearly, coherently and creatively;
• The ability to lead, manage and contribute effectively to teams;
• The ability to work with people of different gender, age, ethnicity, culture, religion and political persuasion;
• The ability to work individually and independently;
• The ability to use online technologies effectively and ethically.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:

HS1004 HS4005

Availabilities
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 28-Mar-2013
Coordinator:	Dr Karen Yates
Contact hours:	20 hours lectures 20 hours tutorials
Assessment:	end of semester exam (50%); (50%).
External, Study Period 1
Census Date 28-Mar-2013
Coordinator:	Dr Karen Yates
Method of Delivery:	WWW - LearnJCU
Assessment:	end of semester exam (50%); (50%).
Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 28-Mar-2013
Coordinator:	Dr Karen Yates
Contact hours:	20 hours lectures 20 hours tutorials
Assessment:	end of semester exam (50%); (50%).
Mackay, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 28-Mar-2013
Coordinator:	Dr Karen Yates
Contact hours:	20 hours lectures 20 hours tutorials
Assessment:	end of semester exam (50%); (50%).
Mount Isa, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 28-Mar-2013
Coordinator:	Dr Karen Yates
Contact hours:	20 hours lectures 20 hours tutorials
Assessment:	end of semester exam (50%); (50%).
Thursday Isl, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 28-Mar-2013
Coordinator:	Dr Karen Yates
Contact hours:	20 hours lectures 20 hours tutorials
Assessment:	end of semester exam (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.