Stage 2 Nutrition

Length of Course

Full Year

Level

Year 12

Learning Area

Science

Core or Specialist

Specialist

Pre-requisites

Successful completion of any Stage 1 Science Course

Subject Description

Students become aware of the fundamental requirements of human nutrition and how the food industry is evolving. This subject gives good background to students aiming for a career in the health, fitness or food industries.

Students are required to purchase an Essentials Education Stage 2 Nutrition Workbook (approximately $66.00), ordered in Term 1, they may also optionally purchase the SASTA study guide (approximately $35.00)

Content

By the end of this course, students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of aspects of:

  • Principles of nutrition, physiology, and health
  • Health promotion and emerging trends
  • Sustainable food Systems

 

Assessment

Assessment in this topic will consist of:

  • An investigations folio (30%) consisting of one design practical and one Science and a Human Endeavour Essay,
  • Skills and Applications Task (40%) consisting of two tests and a case study
  • An external examination (30%)

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Year 12 - Stage 2 Nutrition

Tenison Woods College respectfully acknowledges the Boandik people are the First Nations people of the Mount Gambier South Eastern region of South Australia and pay respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, past, present and emerging.