Level 1 Health
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs A. King.
This course continues learning from Year 10 Health and Physical Education. Students will analyse a range of contemporary Health issues including drugs, alcohol and sexuality. Students will learn about strategies to improve well-being and will take action to improve their own well-being. There is also an emphasis on developing interpersonal skills and problem solving in relationships with others. This course will be based around the new NCEA standards.
Course Costs:
NIL
Course Overview
Term 1
Take action to enhance an aspect of personal well-being
then:
Demonstrate understanding of ways in which well-being can change and strategies to support well-being
This course will be based around the new NCEA standards for 2024 and therefore is subject to change slightly from the above.
Term 2
Demonstrate understanding of strategies for promoting positive sexuality
This course will be based around the new NCEA standards for 2024 and therefore is subject to change slightly from the above.
Term 3
Demonstrate understanding of interpersonal skills used to enhance relationships.
This course will be based around the new NCEA standards for 2024 and therefore is subject to change slightly from the above.
Term 4
External preparation for: Demonstrate understanding of issues to make health enhancing decisions in drug-related situations.
This course will be based around the new NCEA standards for 2024 and therefore is subject to change slightly from the above.
Equipment/Stationery
Devices are not essential but highly recommended - please refer to the school specification requirements for a preferred device.
Pathway
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 Studies 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of hauora in a health-related context through the application of a model of health
NZQA Info
Health Studies 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of decision-making in a health-related situation
NZQA Info
Health Studies 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of factors that influence hauora
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Health Studies 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of strategies that enhance hauora
Pathway Tags
Paramedic, Anaesthetic Technician, Animal Care Attendant, Veterinary Nurse, Midwife, Community Karitane, Oral Health Therapist, Dietitian, Dog Trainer, Florist, Funeral Director/Embalmer, Landscaper, Gardener, Groundsperson, Health and Safety Adviser, Health Care Assistant, Veterinarian, Nursery Grower/Worker, Pet Groomer, Probation Officer, Case Manager, Counsellor, Minister of Religion, Community Development Worker, Workplace Relations Adviser, Occupational Therapist, Youth Worker, Social Worker, Psychotherapist, Career Consultant, Support Worker, Registered Nurse, Health Promoter,
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