INDIVIDUAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH
PHE1IDH
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will develop the foundation knowledge for working with individuals in health and human services settings. Students will learn how particular characteristics and actions of an individual impact on health and welfare outcomes. Students will be: (i) presented with frameworks, including a developmental perspective, for understanding how the characteristics and actions of individuals impact on health outcomes; (ii) provided with foundation knowledge for understanding how individuals present in, and progress through, health settings; and (iii) reviewing theoretical approaches to producing individual change in health and wellbeing settings.
School: School of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Melissa Buultjens
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: PHE102
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: This subject is available as an elective option for students University-wide, depending upon quotas. Priority enrolment is given to Core First Year Health Science students for which this subject is core. However, quotas for allowing extra enrolments have been set for this subject and site as an elective option. For approval and information on quotas, please contact the Subject Coordinator or Core First Year Coordinator or Deputy Core First Year Coordinator. Following is a list of course codes for which this subject is core: HBES, HBESB, HBSES, HBHSB, HBHS, HDHSB, HBHN, HBNPRW, RBN, HBN, HBNM, HBNUP, HBPHPB, HZHCAU, HZHCCA, HZHSDP, HZNDP, HZESPB, HZHHIM, HZMCHM, HZHSB, HZHSID, HZNM, HZNMD, HZHSOT, HZHSOW, HZHSOB, HZHSOM, HZHSOS, HZHOT, HZHOTW, HZHOTB, HZHOTM, HZHOTS, HZHORT, HZVSO, HZPPHB, HZPPNW, HZPPNB, HZPPNM, HZPPNP, HZHSPW, HZHSPB, HZHSPP, HZHPPM, HZHSPS, HZPHPW, HZPHPB, HZPHPP, HZPHPM, HZPHPS, HZHPDW, HZHPDB, HZHPOD, HZHPDM, HZHPDS, HZLLPP, HZHPO, HZPOTC, HZSKW, HZSKB, HZSK, HZSKM, HZHSSW, HZHSSB, HZHSSP, HZHSSM, HZHSSS, HZHCSW, HZHCSB, HZHCSP, HZHCSM, HZHCSS, HBOHSB, AZAHS, HES, SBMD, SBMB OR one of the following business courses: LBBSB, LBBS
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Individual Determinants of Health and Human Behaviour (1st Edition) | Prescribed | Buultjens, M. & Buultjens, P. (Compilers) 2017 | PEARSON EDUCATION, FRENCHS FOREST, MELBOURNE. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Explore aspects of human behaviour across the lifespan from a psychosocial perspective through the study of fundamental psychological theories and concepts (health)
- Activities:
- Online resource materials (weekly modules) and workshops or alternative online equivalent activities
02. Apply psychological theories and concepts of human behaviour across the lifespan to real-world settings
- Activities:
- Online resource materials (weekly modules) and workshops or alternative online equivalent activities
03. Examine the concept of reflection on practice and apply this to professional and individual development
- Activities:
- Online resource materials (weekly modules) and workshops or alternative online equivalent activities
Albury-Wodonga, 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: 116
Enrolment information: Enrolments accepted until quota is reached. Enrolments accepted until quota is reached.
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Melissa Buultjens
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team Presentation (equivalent 500 words each) | 20 | 01, 02 | |
| Written Piece (equivalent 1500 words) | 20 | 01, 02 | |
| Reflection (equivalent 800 words) | 15 | 01, 03 | |
| Three individual online quizzes (20 mins each, 1000 words equivalent total) | 45 | 01, 02 |
Bendigo, 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: 470
Enrolment information: Enrolments accepted until quota is reached. Enrolments accepted until quota is reached.
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Melissa Buultjens
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team Presentation (equivalent 500 words each) | 20 | 01, 02 | |
| Written Piece (equivalent 1500 words) | 20 | 01, 02 | |
| Reflection (equivalent 800 words) | 15 | 01, 03 | |
| Three individual online quizzes (20 mins each, 1000 words equivalent total) | 45 | 01, 02 |
Bundoora (LaTrobeCollege), 2019, Week 27-38, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Colleen Holt
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 27 - 38
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 38 and delivered via blended.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 27 - 38
One 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 27 to week 38 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team Presentation (equivalent 500 words each) | 20 | 01, 02 | |
| Written Piece (equivalent 1500 words) | 20 | 01, 02 | |
| Reflection (equivalent 800 words) | 15 | 01, 03 | |
| Three individual online quizzes (20 mins each, 1000 words equivalent total) | 45 | 01, 02 |
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: 2500
Enrolment information: Enrolments accepted until quota is reached. Enrolments accepted until quota is reached.
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Melissa Buultjens
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team Presentation (equivalent 500 words each) | 20 | 01, 02 | |
| Written Piece (equivalent 1500 words) | 20 | 01, 02 | |
| Reflection (equivalent 800 words) | 15 | 01, 03 | |
| Three individual online quizzes (20 mins each, 1000 words equivalent total) | 45 | 01, 02 |
Mildura, 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: 67
Enrolment information: Enrolments accepted until quota is reached. Enrolments accepted until quota is reached.
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Melissa Buultjens
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team Presentation (equivalent 500 words each) | 20 | 01, 02 | |
| Written Piece (equivalent 1500 words) | 20 | 01, 02 | |
| Reflection (equivalent 800 words) | 15 | 01, 03 | |
| Three individual online quizzes (20 mins each, 1000 words equivalent total) | 45 | 01, 02 |
Shepparton, 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: 70
Enrolment information: Enrolments accepted until quota is reached. Enrolments accepted until quota is reached.
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Melissa Buultjens
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team Presentation (equivalent 500 words each) | 20 | 01, 02 | |
| Written Piece (equivalent 1500 words) | 20 | 01, 02 | |
| Reflection (equivalent 800 words) | 15 | 01, 03 | |
| Three individual online quizzes (20 mins each, 1000 words equivalent total) | 45 | 01, 02 |
Sydney, 2019, Study Period 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: 30
Enrolment information: Enrolments accepted until quota is reached. Enrolments accepted until quota is reached.
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Melissa Buultjens
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team Presentation (equivalent 500 words each) | 20 | 01, 02 | |
| Written Piece (equivalent 1500 words) | 20 | 01, 02 | |
| Reflection (equivalent 800 words) | 15 | 01, 03 | |
| Three individual online quizzes (20 mins each, 1000 words equivalent total) | 45 | 01, 02 |
Sydney, 2019, Study Period 3, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: 30
Enrolment information: Enrolments accepted until quota is reached. Enrolments accepted until quota is reached.
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Melissa Buultjens
Class requirements
WorkShop
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online Class
One 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team Presentation (equivalent 500 words each) | 20 | 01, 02 | |
| Written Piece (equivalent 1500 words) | 20 | 01, 02 | |
| Reflection (equivalent 800 words) | 15 | 01, 03 | |
| Three individual online quizzes (20 mins each, 1000 words equivalent total) | 45 | 01, 02 |