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HEALTH SCIENCE

Health Science is designed for students who have a passion or a desire for a career pathway in the health industry, with particular focus on nutrition, fitness and healthcare. It is open to students in year 11 and 12 and run as SACE stage 1 and 2 subjects.The purpose of the subject is to provide holistic learning opportunities for students to excel in a health science setting. As a health science professional, your career opportunities are extremely varied. There are many opportunities for health professionals in federal, state and local government, the not-for-profit sector, private enterprise and at a very grass-roots level in community agencies. You could also work in health agencies, hospitals, universities and health research institutes.Potential Career Pathways include;• Dietician• Exercise Physiologist• Occupational Therapist• Podiatry• Psychologist (Sport)

• Chiropractor• Speech Pathologist• Physical Education Teacher• Physiotherapy

Students will gain knowledge in focus areas of Human Anatomy and Physiology, Psychology and Healthcare (Diet and Nutrition) along with career development to support them in their progression to pursue a career within the health industry. The program will include working with students and staff from UniSA that will allow access to the clinics for performance testing. Selected clinics will align to the students’ pathway, including Dietetics, Exercise Physiology, High Performance, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Podiatry and Psychology.This subject ensures to provide the learning required for tertiary degrees, such as Bachelor or Health Science, Bachelor of Human Movement, Exercise Sport Science and Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology, offered via UniSA.ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Students interested in taking part in this program must have completed the following: • Grade point average of C

grade or above at host school • Current CV and Interview

PROGRAM EXPECTATIONS • 80% or above actual

attendance • Adherence to student Code

of Conduct

• Grade point average of C grade or above

INDICATIVE COSTING • Use of UniSA, Whyalla and Adelaide community facilities on

campus $350.

POSSIBLE ATTAINMENT • SACE completion • ATAR Pathway • Vocational units/ completed certificates

LOCATION • EJEHS • UniSA Whyalla

DELIVERY MODE • Face to Face • Online

VET and Specialist Program offerings and costs at EJEHS are subject to state government policy and delivery organisation changes.

To register, contact the Career Hub for a subject counselling appointment.

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SERVICES

Dietician Exercise Physiologist Occupational Therapist

Podiatry Physiotherapy High Performance

Psychology

Topics covered in Health Science include;Human Anatomy and PhysiologyPsychologyPhysical Activity and Health (Diet and Nutrition)

Students will gain knowledge in focus areas of Human Anatomy and Physiology, Psychology and Healthcare (Diet and Nutrition) along with career development to support them in their progression to pursue a career within the health industry. The program will include working with students and staff from UniSA that will allow access to the clinics for performance testing. Selected clinics will align to the students’ pathway, including Dietetics, Exercise Physiology, High Performance, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Podiatry and Psychology.This subject ensures to provide the learning required for tertiary degrees, such as Bachelor or Health Science, Bachelor of Human Movement, Exercise Sport Science and Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology, offered via UniSA.