Study Design Basics
This organisation publishes the VCE Health & Human Development Study Design.
VCAA
This dimension relates to the functioning of the body and ability to complete daily tasks.
physical health and wellbeing
This percentage is the weighting of SAC 1 in Unit 1.
30%
AOS 1 in Unit 1 focuses on these.
concepts of health and wellbeing
This book is recommended as the main text for Units 1 & 2 HHD.
Jacaranda Key Concepts HHD 1 & 2 (2025 edition)?
This dimension includes having meaningful relationships and managing social situations.
social health and wellbeing
The two possible outcomes at the end of a Unit used to determine completion.
S (Satisfactory) and N (Not Satisfactory)
AOS 2 in Unit 1 focuses on this age group.
Youth
These are the two units you study in Year 11 HHD.
Unit 1: Understanding Health & Wellbeing; and Unit 2: Managing Health & Development
This dimension relates to expressing emotions effectively and being resilient.
emotional health and wellbeing
This type of assessment is worth 40% of the student’s overall study score in Year 12 HHD.
end-of-year exam
AOS 3 in Unit 1 focuses on this key topic.
health and nutrition
This is the number of Areas of Study in Unit 1, and the number in Unit 2.
3 for Unit 1 and 2 for Unit 2
This dimension involves meaning, purpose, beliefs, values, and a sense of peace.
spiritual health and wellbeing
These are two example tasks that may be used as SACs in Units 1 or 2.
(any two): data analysis, case studies, research tasks, test, extended response, visual presentations?
Unit 2 AOS 1 focuses on these major transitions.
developmental transitions from youth to adulthood
This section of the Study Design outlines the specific things students must “demonstrate” to receive an S for a Unit.
Outcomes
This dimension involves the ability to think logically, make decisions, and maintain low stress levels.
mental health and wellbeing
This term describes the range of tasks teachers use to judge if Outcomes have been met.
Assessment Tasks
Unit 2 AOS 2 focuses on this essential skill young people need when accessing the health system.
health literacy