NCEA Level 1 Health Education
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs E. Davison.
Health Education is based around these four Key Health Concepts which underpin all levels of the Health Curriculum, and are embedded within all of the topics that we cover in this senior health course.
Year 11 Health will investigate and explore a range of health and wellbeing models, develop understanding of decision making and how to apply these to health related situations. As well as this, students will gain knowledge of how we can be influenced by factors that affect our wellbeing and investigate strategies that we can use and develop to overcome the corresponding issues on a personal, interpersonal and community level.
This course offers students an opportunity to gain 15 credits at Level One which sets up a great foundation of knowledge that can be transferred across many subject areas. This course is a great introduction to the Health Physical Education curriculum area and leads on well to Level Two Health, Physical Education, Outdoor Pursuits, Sports Leadership & Performance and Food and Nutrition.
Students who study this course will learn a variety of real life skills that can be transferred to many aspects of their lives outside of school. The interactive and discussion-based nature of the subject makes it an enjoyable learning environment for all students.
Recommended Prior Learning
While there is no prior learning required for this course, if you are a student who is interested in developing a deeper understanding for real-life issues, investigating topics of concern within society and who wants to be more informed about how to make a difference then this course could be for you!
We offer a balance of conversational and interactive activities whilst being a literacy rich course that can develop your critical thinking, problem solving abilities and exposure to new perspectives, ideas and information.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Workbooks $10.00.
Pathway
Health Promoter
Health Researcher
Health Policy Analyst
Health Navigator
Health Information Technology
Health Sector Roles (Psychology, Counselling, Wellbeing, Medical professions)
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.
External
NZQA Info
Health 1.1 - Take action to enhance an aspect of personal well-being
NZQA Info
Health 1.5 - Demonstrate understanding of strategies for promoting positive sexuality
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Health 1.6 - Demonstrate understanding of issues to make health-enhancing decisions in drug-related situations
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Health 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of ways in which well-being can change and strategies to support well-being
Pathway Tags
Acupuncturist, Personal Trainer/Fitness Instructor, Registered Nurse, Paramedic, Beauty Therapist, Midwife, Podiatrist, Dental Technician, Dentist, Dietitian, Early Childhood Teacher, Human Resources Adviser, Environmental Engineer, Environmental/Public Health Officer, Health and Safety Inspector, Health and Safety Adviser, Health Promoter, Health Services Manager, Health Care Assistant, Nanny/Child Carer, Youth Worker, Secondary School Teacher, Social Worker, Teacher Aide, Water/Wastewater Treatment Operator,