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A video from ECU's archive of documentaries and teaching films. What is the point of raising awareness about health lifestyles in in a social context which spawns poverty, unemployment, pollution, discrimination and disempowerment? Michele Kosky, Western Australian Health Consumers' Council, and Mark Goggin, Western Australian AIDS Council, discuss the relative merits of health policy as an adjunct to health promotion. Produced by David Crewes.

A video from ECU's archive of documentaries and teaching films. Dr Grant Donovan, Wellness Officer, Western Australian Ministry of Sport and Recreation, puts the case for the 'Wellness Movement', arguing that health promotion has been too involved with disease avoidance and with professionally defined health needs. In contrast, 'Wellness' is about self-direction, self-actualisation, personal autonomy and the development of a community context which...

A video from ECU's archive of documentaries and teaching films. Dr Lynne Hunt, Department of Health Studies, Edith Cowan University, questions the appropriateness of mainstream health promotion for women. The critique is followed by examples of health promotion in the women's health movement which have been developed in response to women's stated needs and in accordance with the discourses of feminism, empowerment and the social model of health which...

A video from ECU's archive of documentaries and teaching films. Professor D'Arcy Holman, University of Western Australia , outlines an historical overview and contemporary analysis of the Public Health Movement in Western society. Clearly delineated phases in the development of the public health movement focuses the viewer's attention on the key points of the discussion. In addition, Glenda Jackson, Dept. of Health Studies, ECU, elaborates a definition...

Do you consider yourself a team player? A career in health science may be just for you. Quality patient care relies on health care teams whose members communicate and collaborate well with others. In this video, explore a variety of health science career options, with varying levels of education required, including Pharmacy Tech, Home Health Aid, Pediatrician, Medical Administrative Suport, Radiographer, Physical Therapist & Physical Therapy Asst,...

Specifically designed for and correlated to the curriulum of a middle school science course, this collection contains a number of video series that explore Healthy Living and help instructors to teach challenging concepts. The films, and accompanying teacher materials, are a great asset for teachers and teachers in training to use to integrate video into their lesson plans to capture the attention of young minds and enhance learning. The series in...

Healthpedia presents a new series of short exercises and routines to help you get healthy and stay healthy. Join us for some unique ideas that may be the tips you need to change your life!

A collection from ECU’s archive of documentaries and teaching films.

An investigation with NPR into growing inequities in American healthcare exposed by COVID-19. How pressure for profit and uneven government support is widening the divide between rich and poor hospitals and endangering care for the most needy.

This routine has 10 exercises done in a seated position, with and without resistance. 1-2 lb. dumbbells are recommended for this routine. This routine takes 10 minutes to perform and helps to strengthen the shoulders in all planes of motion.