AOS1 KEY KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Key Knowledge 1. Principles of individual human development 2. Physical, social, emotional & intellectual development from birth to late childhood 3. Health status of Australias children 4. Determinants of health & individual human development of Australias children including at least one from each of the following - Biological-genetics, birth weight & body weight - Behavioural- sun protections, eating habits, level of physical activity, oral hygiene, maternal nutrition prior to & during pregnancy, parental smoking, alcohol & drug use during pregnancy, breastfeeding & vaccination - Physical environment- tobacco smoke in the home, housing environment, fluoridation of water & access to recreational facilities - Social environment (family)- parental education, parental employment status & occupation, parental income, family stress & trauma, parental health & disability, family & worklife balance & parenting practices - Social environment (community)- media, access to social support, neighbourhood safety & access to services including healthcare, preschools & schools

Key Skills Describe the characteristics of development from conception to late childhood

Interpret data on the health status of Australias children Explain the determinants of health & Individual development & their impact on children using relevant examples