NCEA Level 3 Health

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.