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Location: Launceston

Introduction

This is the first of four units of study that focuses on contemporary issues relating to the health of young people in Australian society. The unit emphasis follows the Teaching as Inquiry model by having a focus inquiry, whereby you will examine a range of sensitive health topics including: mental health; body image; positive relationships and communication; loss and grief; sexuality education and drug education, and their importance for young people. These content areas are explored within the context of the Australian Curriculum by identifying appropriate learning experiences for primary and high school levels.

Summary

Unit name Health Pedagogy 1
Unit code ESP170
Credit points 12.5
College/School Arts and Society
Faculty of Education
Discipline Education
Coordinator Doctor Kira Patterson
Available as an elective? Yes
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Introductory

Sustainable Development Goals

The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Launceston Semester 1 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
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  • This unit is available through on-campus delivery On-campus
  • This unit is available through off-campus delivery Off-Campus
  • Available to International Students International students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 1 22/2/2026 16/3/2026 19/4/2026 13/6/2026

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

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Learning Outcomes

  • use knowledge of health and health education to justify your opinion on current health-related issues in Australia
  • select, discuss and justify a broad range of strategies for involving students/parents/carers in the health education process
  • evaluate youth health education resources and programs.

Fee Information

Field of Education Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 Domestic Full Fee 4
070105 $592.00 $592.00 not applicable $2,562.00
  • Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
  • HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
  • FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4

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2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
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Teaching

Teaching Pattern

On Campus: 
Weekly (online) lectures or equivalent (2 hours), weekly (face-to-face) tutorials (2 hours) 
 

AssessmentLetter to the Editor (20%)|Health Education Resource Analysis (40%)|Written Report: Engaging Parents in Health Education (40%)
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Textbooks

Required

Any Required Readings are those provided by your Unit Coordinator.
Recommended

Anspaugh, D. J., & Ezell, G. (2010). Teaching today's health. San Francisco: Benjamin Cummings.
Australian Curriculum Assessment and Reporting Authority. (2023). Australian curriculum. Health and physical education: Foundation to year 10. ACARA. Australia.
Dudley, D. (2020). Teaching Quality Health and Physical Education [electronic resource]. Cengage AU.
Fitzpatrick, K., & Tinning, R. (2014). Health education. [electronic resource]: critical perspectives. New York: Routledge.
Miller, J. (2018). Health and physical education¿: preparing educators for the future / Judith Miller, Susan Wilson-Gahan, Robyne Garrett. Cambridge University Press.
University of Tasmania (2023). APA. In Referencing and assignment writing. Retrieved from https://utas.libguides.com/referencing/APA7th

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