Back to Find Units Page

Unit of Study BIO71001 - Human Growth, Development and Ageing (2019)

Show me unit information for year

Unit Snapshot

  • Enrolment information

    N/A


Learning outcomes and graduate attributes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

GA1: Intellectual rigour, GA2: Creativity, GA3: Ethical practice, GA4: Knowledge of a discipline, GA5: Lifelong learning, GA6: Communication and social skills, GA7: Cultural competence
Learning outcome count Learning outcome description GA1 GA2 GA3 GA4 GA5 GA6 GA7
1 define the stages in human development and explain major theories
2 explain the significance of appropriate exercise, key nutrients and environmental risks for maternal, foetal and infant health
3 review changes in major systems from early childhood through adolescence and consider physical activity levels, training regimes and injury risks
4 evaluate the neurological development in adolescents and young adults in relation to challenges common to this life-stage
5 review changes during early, middle and late adulthood and consider health in relation to physical activity, diet and training
6 outline developmental issues associated with congenital and acquired disabilities and analyse evidence associated with physical activity and exercise in mitigating functional decline
7 identify different types of research studies investigating the effect of exercise, physical activity and lifestyle choices on developmental outcomes.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

  1. define the stages in human development and explain major theories
    • GA4:
    • GA7:
  2. explain the significance of appropriate exercise, key nutrients and environmental risks for maternal, foetal and infant health
    • GA1:
    • GA4:
    • GA7:
  3. review changes in major systems from early childhood through adolescence and consider physical activity levels, training regimes and injury risks
    • GA1:
    • GA4:
    • GA7:
  4. evaluate the neurological development in adolescents and young adults in relation to challenges common to this life-stage
    • GA1:
    • GA4:
    • GA7:
  5. review changes during early, middle and late adulthood and consider health in relation to physical activity, diet and training
    • GA1:
    • GA4:
    • GA7:
  6. outline developmental issues associated with congenital and acquired disabilities and analyse evidence associated with physical activity and exercise in mitigating functional decline
    • GA1:
    • GA4:
    • GA7:
  7. identify different types of research studies investigating the effect of exercise, physical activity and lifestyle choices on developmental outcomes.
    • GA4:

Prescribed learning resources

Prescribed Texts
  • No prescribed texts.

Prescribed Learning Resources may change in future Teaching Periods.