A2 AQA Health and Social Care Textbook

Paperback

Published: 15/06/2006

Extent: 341 pages

 

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Summary:
This highly popular textbook has been written specifically to meet the needs of A2 students following the AQA specification for Health and Social Care.

Comprehensive, accessible and printed in full colour throughout, the textbook comprises 11 chapters. Chapters 1-10 correspond to the examined and portfolio units and the final chapter gives guidance on research methods for coursework.

Special features include:

• Try it out - practical scenarios and exercises to guide learning
• Sample exam questions with model answers, to show students what an A-grade looks like
• Research methods - a concluding chapter on how to maximise performance in assessments and coursework

• Comprehensive coverage of the A2 units for the AQA specification
  

• Written by a highly experienced teacher and examiner
  

• Clear guidance on portfolio presentation
  

• Substantial advice, skills tests and sample questions ideal for revision and maximising marks
  

• Full colour and highly illustrated throughout
  

Table of Contents:
Chapter 1 Working in health and social care
Chapter 2 Human development factors and theories
Chapter 3 The role of exercise in maintaining health and well being
Chapter 4 Diagnosis and treatment
Chapter 5 Clients with disabilities
Chapter 6 Early years education
Chapter 7 Understanding mental disorder
Chapter 8 Social policy
Chapter 9 Physiological aspects of health
Chapter 10 Environmental health
Chapter 11 Research methods

About the Author(s):
Richard Smithson has extensive experience of teaching Health and Social Care and is currently an A-level principal examiner for Health and Social Care and Psychology.