§-Health syllabus
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Health syllabus, dot point by dot point
Every dot point in the TAS Health syllabus, with a focused answer for each. Click any dot point for a worked explainer, past exam questions and links to related points.
Unit 1: Introduction to Health
Module overview →What are the determinants of health and how do they shape the wellbeing of individuals and groups?
Differentiate and analyse the key factors that influence the health of individuals and groups
What does health mean and how do values, attitudes and beliefs shape how we understand it?
Differentiate the dimensions of health and explain how perspectives on health vary
How does a social view of health explain why an issue becomes a health issue and what we are responsible for doing about it?
Explain the social view of health and analyse how a matter becomes a health issue linked to personal action and social responsibility
Unit 2: Personal Health
Module overview →What contemporary health issues most affect young Australians and what social, emotional and physical factors drive them?
Investigate contemporary health issues relevant to young people and analyse the social, emotional and physical factors involved
How have approaches to health promotion changed and how do we judge whether a strategy works?
Compare models of health and evaluate the effectiveness of health promotion approaches
What protective factors and decision making skills help young people manage risk and build resilience?
Explain protective factors and decision making skills and evaluate how they build resilience and support personal health
How does risk taking shape personal health and wellbeing, and when is a risk positive or negative?
Analyse risk taking behaviour and evaluate its positive and negative outcomes for personal health and wellbeing
How does the Ottawa Charter guide effective action to promote the health of populations?
Explain and apply the five action areas of the Ottawa Charter to health promotion
Unit 3: Health Systems and Australian Health Priorities
Module overview →How are national health priorities chosen and how does Australia respond to them?
Explain how health priorities are identified and analyse Australia's response to major health issues
How is the Australian health system organised and how well does it meet population needs?
Describe the structure and funding of the Australian health system and evaluate access and equity
Why do health outcomes vary so much between population groups in Australia?
Analyse variations in the health status of Australian population groups and explain the factors behind them
Unit 4: Global Health, Social Justice and Equity
Module overview →What shapes health across the globe and how do we investigate a health issue rigorously?
Analyse global health patterns and conduct a structured health inquiry into an issue
Why are health outcomes so unequal and what do social justice principles require us to do?
Apply principles of social justice and equity to explain and address health inequities