ger4hwb health and well being of older people
HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF OLDER PEOPLE
GER4HWB
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
The subject examines how aspects of health in later life can be improved at an individual, program and societal level, and adopts a life span and bio-psycho-social approach. Students examine various domains that influence the wellbeing and quality of life of older persons. Topics include health promotion; housing and other resources; social engagement and activity; mobility, transport and the environment; intimacy and sexuality; faith and spirituality, loss and grief; and end-of-life issues.
SchoolPsychology and Public Health (Pre 2022)
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAngela Herd
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsOCT4HWB
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Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsSubject offered contingent upon sufficient enrolments.
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
GER4HWB distance education package
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorLincoln Centre for Research on Ageing
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PublisherLincoln Centre for Research on Ageing
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
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WBL addtional requirementsN/A
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On-Line, 2020, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAngela Herd
Class requirements
Problem Based LearningWeek: 0 - 0
One 3.00 hours problem based learning per week from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via online.
Distance education learning package equivalent to 39 hours of classroom teaching.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0ne 1,000 word assignment | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Two 500 word exercises | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Two on-line discussions | N/A | N/A | No | 5 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One 2,500 word assignment | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO5 |