Study Design and Course Requirements
What document outlines everything you must learn in VCE Health & Human Development?
The VCAA Study Design.
What mnemonic helps you remember the five dimensions of health?
Physical MESS.
Playing in a sports team supports which dimension due to friendships and teamwork?
Social health and wellbeing.
What does it mean when we say health and wellbeing are “subjective”?
People interpret and experience health differently.
Is illness objective or subjective?
Subjective.
Which unit focuses on global health and human development?
Unit 4.
What result does a student receive if they demonstrate achievement of all Outcome requirements for a unit?
An S (Satisfactory).
Which dimension relates to expressing and managing emotions?
Emotional health and wellbeing.
How can social health support mental health?
Friends can act as an outlet for stress/anxiety.
Why might two people rate the same condition differently?
Different coping abilities, supports, attitudes, or experiences.
Is disease objective or subjective?
Objective.
Which organisation's goals are studied when exploring global health actions?
The United Nations – Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Name two materials required for the course.
Jacaranda Key Concepts HHD textbook, folder, 128-page lined book, coloured pens/highlighters.
Having a sense of purpose and belonging refers to which dimension?
Spiritual health and wellbeing.
Breaking a leg impacts which dimension first, and how might it affect another?
Physical health first; may cause stress or low mood (mental).
How does age change someone's view of health?
Older people may value independence; younger may value fitness or social activity.
Give an example of an illness.
Feeling unwell with influenza.
Which global organisation’s objectives are studied in AOS 2 Unit 4?
The World Health Organization (WHO).
Where are lessons and resources posted for HHD students?
Compass and Microsoft Teams.
Name two characteristics of social health and wellbeing.
Effective communication, strong relationships, adapting to social situations, contributing to community.
What term describes how health dimensions influence each other?
Interrelated / interconnected.
What can cultural background influence in health perceptions?
Which aspects of health are most valued (e.g., physical vs spiritual).
Give an example of a disease.
A diagnosed cancer.
What index is used to compare development between countries?
The Human Development Index (HDI).
What is the purpose of the Study Design beyond listing content?
It explains assessment details and expectations for learning.
Feeling confident, thinking logically, and having low stress are aspects of which dimension?
Mental health and wellbeing.
Give an example from the PPT of two dimensions impacting each other in a positive way.
Volunteering increases sense of purpose (spiritual), which can improve emotions (emotional).
Why can someone appear physically healthy but still consider themselves unhealthy?
Mental, emotional, or spiritual factors may be poor.
Explain the difference between disease and illness.
Disease is a measurable physical/mental disturbance; illness is the personal experience of feeling unwell.
Name one global trend studied in Unit 4 and how it affects health.
Examples: climate change, digital technology, conflict, mass migration — each influences health inequalities.