Health Studies

Course summary

What will we study? In this course, you will study various topics and units assessed internally (coursework) and externally (exams). The units you will cover are Unit 1-Human Lifespan Development (exam) -covers physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development across the human lifespan, and the factors affecting development and the effects of aging. Unit 2 Working in the care sector (exam) covers the principles and practicalities that underpin meeting individuals' care and support needs, which are the foundation of all the care disciplines Unit 5-Meeting individual care and support needs covers the principles and practicalities that underpin meeting Individual care and support needs, which are the foundation of all the care disciplines. Unit 12-Supporting individuals with additional needs (coursework) covers key theoretical perspectives that have been put forward on psychological and physical development and how they are applied in different health and social care settings. Unit 8 - Promoting Public Health (coursework) covers the aims of public health policy and the current approaches to promoting and protecting health and encouraging behavior change in the population. If you choose the double option you will also complete 60 hours of work experience in a care setting.