HEALT2007 Human Development and Nutrition across the Lifespan

This course enables students to develop understanding of human development and nutrition across the lifespan. The course explores the characteristics and the impact of the stages of growth and development and explores and the health determinants and health issues that are associated with each life stage. It examines and the role of physical, chemical, social, emotional and mental factors on an individual¿s health and hence their growth and development. It analyses the role of government and non-government agencies in improving the health of individuals. There is a strong emphasis on nutrition and the role it has in growth and development, along with the understanding of digestion and absorption of nutrients into the body. It explores the relationship between nutrition, lifestyle choices, exercise and the burden of disease. The course also focuses on National Health Priority Areas and the impact these have on an individual and the community¿s health.

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Credit points

EFTSL

0.125

Band

Band 2

Field of Education

Nutrition and Dietetics (069901)

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).

2026 contribution amount* $1,192
2026 grandfathered contribution amount^ $1,192

^ If you are a continuing student who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.

* For Psychology and Social Work bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.

Domestic full fee–paying places

A domestic full fee–paying place is one that isn’t subsidised by the Australian Government. These places are offered to postgraduate students or those who are ineligible for a CSP. Domestic postgraduate tuition fees are course-based annual fees, which means individual unit fees vary according to the degree. To find out more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

International full fee–paying places

International tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. To find out more about international tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

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