UO Lifespan Growth and Motor Development

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
HLTH 1027
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Course ID
203771
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Campus
Online
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of AH & HP
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
Discipline group B
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University-wide elective course
Yes
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

The aim of this course is to study the influences on typical human growth and development with particular emphasis on emerging motor and social behaviours.

Course learning outcomes

  • Describe the basic characteristics and principles of human growth, human development, human behaviour.
  • Predict the factors which impact on individuals' choice and participation across the lifespan.
  • Deconstruct change in human behaviour into influences of heredity/person, environment and demands of the task.
  • Describe conditions that commonly present during certain stages of growth and development.

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

  • Must not have completed HLTH1043 Lifespan Growth and Motor Development at the University of South Australia OR must not have completed HLTH1055 UO Lifespan Growth and Motor Development at the University of South Australia

Assumed knowledge

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Assessment

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Degree list
The following degrees include this course
Bachelor of Health Science (Nutrition and Exercise)
Bachelor of Psychology
Bachelor of Community Health