Level 3 Health
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs A. King.
Elements of this course involve self-direction and students can choose health topics of interest to them. Students will research and analyse a New Zealand Health issue, and a contemporary ethical issue in relation to well-being. Students will also consider health practices in New Zealand and evaluate their effectiveness. This course is suited or students who have independent research and work skills and who have the motivation to manage their own time and projects.
Course Overview
Term 1
Analyse a New Zealand health issue
Term 2
Evaluate health practices currently used in New Zealand.
Term 3
Evaluate models for health promotion
Term 4
Analyse a contemporary ethical issue in relation to well-being
Recommended Prior Learning
This course is aimed at students who have completed Level Two Health and/or Physical Education. In the absence of these subjects a discussion with Mrs King and the students Level One English results will be taken into consideration for entry into this course.
Equipment/Stationery
Devices are not essential but highly recommended - please refer to the school specification requirements for a preferred device.
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 3.3 - 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
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Health 3.5 - Evaluate models for health promotion
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.
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