St Peter’s School (Cambridge)
11HEA
Year 11 - Health Studies
Course Description
The aims of the course are:
- To develop students’ understanding of the factors that influence the wellbeing of individuals, groups and societies
- To encourage critical thinking around their own and others’ assumptions
- To promote an understanding of varying perspectives and the connections within society
- To unpack a variety of relevant health related issues
- To build students’ emotional intelligence through strengthening their personal identity and sense of self–worth
The course includes:
- Decision-making skills
- Building resiliency and mental wellness
- Enhancing personal wellbeing – goal setting
- Understanding how to adapt to change
- Interpersonal skills – conflict resolution
- Promoting positive messages around gender and sexuality
- Issues around drug and alcohol abuse
Pre-requisites
Students must be interested in health and wellbeing.
Students may take both Physical Education Studies and Health.
Course Specific Costs
$50 - Off-site excursion on interpersonal skills development
Pathway
The potential pathways with a health background are broad and include:
• Chiropractor
• Psychologist
• Anesthetist
• Nursing
• Teaching
• Health services
• Counsellor
Disclaimer
Specific course content may change from what has been advertised in order to remain current and meet students' needs.
The school has the right to make the best decision based on both staffing, and overall student interest, when preparing the final timetable.
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