Handbook

There are many socio-cultural and environmental factors that influence our health and wellbeing at the individual and community level. Understanding these determinants and how they impact health behaviours is essential in helping develop programs and preventative strategies. The Ottawa Charter provides a framework for how Australia can address health priorities across the life course and respond to health inequities to reduce the health gap within our society. Touching on key elements of the PDHPE curriculum, this subject offers students the opportunity to examine health priorities and populations at risk. With input from experienced practitioners, students will workshop case studies and local examples of health promotion in action. Tutorials and assessments will assist students to develop skills in research, critical thinking and analysis. This subject should appeal to Year 12 PDHPE students or to students considering tertiary studies in health or social sciences.