Area 1: Relationships

What is this area about?

As you move through adolescence relationship change as expectations and responsibilities are reoriented.

One important factor that contributes to the health of an individual, especially young people is their social networks and relationships. Students who have good positive relationships are more likely to make effective health choices, whereas students who have had relationship breakdowns or involved in negative relationships are more likely to suffer health problems.

In this area of study you will develop skills and strategies to assist you in:

* Creating an awareness of self personal identity
* Maintaining personal relationships
* Developing coping strategies to assist with change
* Creating an awareness of issues related to sexuality