NCEA Level 3 Health
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs A. Hassett.
Health
Prerequisite: Minimum of High Achieved - Merit grades in at least three Level 2 NHE or ENG or CHS Standards or equivalent, or at the discretion of HOD Nutrition and Health.
In Health Education, the key ideas that weave throughout the 13 Health course are about
- the wellbeing/hauora of people and communities,
- understanding different perspectives around health issues that stem from people’s beliefs and attitudes and values,
- the factors that have resulted in health issues in New Zealand and the world, and
- ultimately what can be done to improve the life of people everywhere.
These ideas are studied in the context of analysing a New Zealand and an international health issue, evaluating different ways of treating a health condition, and analysing an ethical health issue that is of concern in New Zealand.
The course caters for students continuing on from 12 Nutrition and Health, but it should also be a high priority for students interested in health related career pathways, and to students who are planning on studying sports science related courses, nursing, midwifery, medicine, pharmacy, health sciences, and health professions at University.
The course also provides the foundation for the social and health sciences, as it focuses on societal influences on well-being and strategies needed in communities to enhance well-being and promote social justice.
However, 13 Health is also of value for those considering engineering, teaching, business/commerce because wellbeing and health issues, empathy and understanding of others, and ethical decision making are all integral to the success of these careers.
Note: this course does not have any specific practical cookery component in terms of assessment, but it is the intention to offer food practical classes most weeks, as another way of preparing students with skills and knowledge for life beyond Y13.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
$160 per year for all food and disposables, plus $28 approx. for Workbook.
Laptop
Clearfile
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
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NZQA Info
Health 3.1 - Analyse a New Zealand health issue
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Health 3.2 - Analyse an international health issue
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Health 3.3 - Evaluate health practices currently used in New Zealand
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Health 3.4 - Analyse a contemporary ethical issue in relation to well-being
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 19
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.
Pathway Tags
Mining Engineer, Diversional Therapist, Acupuncturist, Personal Trainer/Fitness Instructor, Registered Nurse, Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Agricultural Technician, Air Force Airman/Airwoman, Air Force Officer, Paramedic, Anaesthetic Technician, Pathologist, Animal Care Attendant, Statistician, Army Soldier, Medical Physicist, Audiologist/Audiometrist, Beauty Therapist, Biomedical Engineer, Biomedical Technician, Phlebotomist, Tattoo Artist, Dairy Processing Operator, Cardiac Physiologist, Physician, Surgeon, Midwife, Dental Assistant, Retail Sales Assistant, Podiatrist, Chiropractor, Elected Government Representative, Civil Engineer, Insurance Claims Officer, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Clinical Coder, Dental Technician, Psychologist, Miner/Quarry Worker, Mine/Quarry Manager, Interpreter, Community Karitane, Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician, Data Entry Operator/Transcriptionist, Crop Worker, Oral Health Therapist, Dentist, Diagnostic Radiologist, Dietitian, Dispensing Optician, General Practitioner, Gynaecologist/Obstetrician, Psychiatrist, Driller, Early Childhood Teacher, Economist, Human Resources Adviser, Environmental Engineer, Environmental/Public Health Officer, Health and Safety Inspector, Health and Safety Adviser, Health Promoter, Health Services Manager, Nursing Support and Care Worker, Naturopath, Veterinarian, Massage Therapist, Medical Laboratory Technician, Radiation Therapist, Nanny/Child Carer, Navy Sailor, Navy Officer, Occupational Therapist, Osteopath, Physiotherapist, Radiation Oncologist, Youth Worker, Secondary School Teacher, Social Worker, Teacher Aide, Speech-Language Therapist, Sterilising Technician, Water/Waste Water Treatment Operator, Window Cleaner, Psychotherapist,
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Your selection does not guarantee course placement. Course costs and standards listed may vary.