Units 1 & 2 Health and Human Development Transition Program
Please find preparation information & activities. Whilst these are not essential tasks they are a great
place to start!
Students are recommended to purchase the textbook as soon as possible. The textbook can be
purchased directly through the Jacaranda website, online & retail book stores.
Key Definitions
Create cue cards of key definitions. Start with the key terms below. You can add to these throughout
the year.
You can make electronic cue cards through creating a free Quizlet account: http://quizlet.com/
Quizlet also allows you to play fun games and test your knowledge.
Term
Definition
Physical dimensions of health
Relates to the efficient functioning of the body and its systems,
and includes the physical capacity to perform tasks and physical
fitness.
Social dimensions of health
Being able to interact with others and participate in the
community in both an independent and cooperative way.
Mental dimensions of health
State of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own
abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work
productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to
his or her community.
Individual human development The series of orderly, predictable changes that occur from
conception until death. Development can be physical social,
emotional or intellectual.
Intellectual development
The development of process in the brain such as thought,
knowledge and memory.
Physical development
Changes to the body ant its systems. These can be changes in size
(i.e. growth), complexity (e.g. increase in complexity of the
nervous system) and motor skills (e.g. learning to walk.
Emotional development
The development of the full range of emotions and the optimal
way of dealing with and expressing them.
Social development
The increase complexity of behaviour patterns used with other
people
Determinants of health and
individual human development
Factors that raise or lower the level of health in a population or
individual. These include: biological, behavioural, social & physical
environment
Burden of disease
A measure of the impact of diseases and injuries, specifically it
measures the gap between current health status and an ideal
situation where everyone lives to an old age free of disease and
disability. Burden of disease is measured in a unit called the DALY.
YLD (Years Lost due to
Disability)
The number of healthy years lost due to disease, illness or injury
YLL (Years of Life Lost)
Years of life lost due to premature death
Disability adjusted life year
(DALY)
A measure of burden of disease, one DALY equals one year of
healthy life lost due to premature death and time lived with
illness, disease or injury.
Life expectancy
An indication of how long a person can expect live, it is the
number of years of life remaining to a person at a particular age if
death rates do not change.
Morbidity
Refers to ill health in an individual and the levels of ill health in a
population or group.
Mortality rate
The number of deaths over a period of time.
Prevalence
The number or proportion of cases of a particular disease or
condition present in a population at a given time.
Incidence
The rate at which a particular disease/condition occurs over a
period of time.
Health status
An individual’s or a population’s overall health, taking into
account various aspects such as life expectancy, amount of
disability and levels of disease risk factors.
What is health?
Watch the video: ‘Health’ this is located under the have a look at tab near the bottom of
the page.
Defining Health
World Health Organisation (WHO) definition,1946:
‘a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or
infirmity..’
What are the limitations of this definition?
1a. Match the following examples of health characteristics with the correct dimension of health (by
placing a tick in the correct column).
Example of health characteristic
Physical
Social
Being free from disease
Feeling stress
Grieving the death of a close friend
Communicating positively with others
Feeling positive about succeeding in year 12
Having an ideal body weight
Having a good level of fitness
Having productive relationships with family members
Getting along with work colleagues
Having positive thought patterns
Getting enough sleep
Having positive self esteem
Having a strong immune system
Having a supportive family or network of friends
Feeling good about being involved in a local youth club
Having adequate energy levels
1b. Assess your current health status using the three dimensions of health and place a mark on the
continuum below.
Justify your assessment using the three dimensions of health:
Mental
What is Development?
Watch the video: ‘Development’ this is located under the have a look at tab near the
bottom of the page.
You must carefully consider the examples below and state whether it is an example of health or
development and the type of health or development you believe it to be. The answer sheet is on the
next page to check your answers once you have completed the task.
Examples of Health or Development
Excess body fat
Feelings lonely
Changes in height
Greater knowledge
Good physical fitness
Lacking friends
Voice breaking
Learning new words
Depression
Learning social skills
Healthy weight range
Learning appropriate behaviour
Supportive family
Retaining information and being able to recall it
Structures within the brain becoming more complex
Clinical depression
Developing a belief
High blood pressure
Learning about gender roles
Thinking in new creative ways
Having an awareness of ones emotions
Abstract thought
Fine motor skills
Good friendships at work
Learning how to communicate with others
Low energy levels
Engaging in conflict resolution and open communication
Feelings of physical wellbeing
Developing gross motor skills
Psychological wellbeing
Valuing honesty
Having resilience
Low self confidence
Wrinkles
Excellent self-esteem
High blood cholesterol
Diabetes
Types of Health or Development
Physical Health
Mental Health
ANSWER SHEET
Examples of Health or Development
Excess body fat
Feeling lonely
Changes in height
Greater knowledge
Good physical fitness
Lacking friends
Voice breaking
Learning new words
Depression
Learning social skills
Healthy weight range
Learning appropriate behaviour
Supportive family
Retaining information and being able to recall it
Structures within the brain becoming more complex
Clinical depression
Developing a belief
High blood pressure
Learning about gender roles
Thinking in new creative ways
Having an awareness of ones emotions
Abstract thought
Developing fine motor skills
Good friendships at work
Learning how to communicate with others
Low energy levels
Engaging in conflict resolution and open communication
Feelings of physical wellbeing
Developing gross motor skills
Psychological wellbeing
Valuing honesty
Having resilience
Low self confidence
Wrinkles
Excellent self-esteem
High blood cholesterol
Diabetes
Types of Health or Development
Physical Health
Mental Health
Physical Development
Intellectual Development
Physical Health
Social Health
Physical Development
Intellectual / Social Development
Physical / Mental Health
Social Development
Physical Health
Social Development
Social Health
Intellectual Development
Physical Development
Physical Health
Social Development
Physical Health
Social Development
Intellectual Development
Emotional Development
Intellectual Development
Physical Development
Social Health
Social Development
Physical Health
Social Development
Physical Health
Physical Development
Mental Health
Social Development
Mental Health / Emotional Development
Mental Health
Physical Development
Mental Health
Physical Heath
Physical Health