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Health Studies

2009 was the first year of implementation. The first WACE examinations for Health Studies were conducted in 2010.

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Course Summary

In this course, students will explore health as a dynamic quality of life. They will consider the way in which beliefs and attitudes influence health decisions and learn how to plan and take action that will promote their own and others’ health. They examine the impact of social and environmental factors on health: healthcare systems, frameworks and theories relevant to a public health approach.
 

Syllabus

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  Course syllabus refinements summary
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Assessment and Other Support Materials

Guide to Grades

Resource lists
(17 Kb) (44 Kb) Introduction New19/04/12
(17 Kb) (60 Kb) Print New19/04/12
(39 Kb) (50 Kb)  Websites New19/04/12
(14 Kb) (76 Kb)  Multimedia New19/04/12
(34 Kb) (43 Kb)  Combined New19/04/12

Examination Materials


 

Recent Publications

WACE Manual 2010-11

WACE Manual 2012

Last Updated:30/ 04/ 2012 10:19