Year 11 Health
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Hākui A. Hughes.
This is an academic course that further develops the issues covered in Junior Health. Students have a say in the range of contexts they will use to build knowledge of how hauora is affected, personal, interpersonal and societal influences and strategies, including health promotion.
Topics include:
- Indigenous health models used in Aotearoa/New Zealand
- Health Promotion - Actions/Strategies to enhance Hauora
- Sociological Perspectives
- Attitudes and Values
Please note:
Students cannot select this course and Food and Nutrition
Course Overview
Term 1
Exploring models of health through negotiated contexts within Mental Health, Nutrition, Sexuality, Alcohol and other drugs.
Term 2
Decision making - influences and consequences
Term 3
Strategies for improving health
Term 4
Influences
Recommended Prior Learning
Open. A willingness to discuss ideas and contribute to group work. Level 1 Literacy skills are advised.
Pathway
Assessment Information
Three of the four above assessments will be offered throughout the year. Students may negotiate completion of a fourth standard if they have proven their ability or prefer external assessment.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
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Health Studies 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of decision-making in a health-related situation
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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 Possibilities
Counsellor, Minister of Religion, Psychologist, Community Development Worker, Probation Officer, Youth Worker, Social Worker, Psychotherapist, Case Manager, Career Consultant, Personal Trainer/Exercise Professional, Baker, Trainer, Interpreter, Musician, Driving Instructor, Early Childhood Teacher, Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Primary School Teacher, Kaiwhakaako Māori, Translator, Nanny/Child Carer, Tertiary Lecturer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Recreation Co-ordinator, Secondary School Teacher, Teacher Aide, Acupuncturist, Receptionist, Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Agricultural Technician, Pathologist, Marine Biologist, Clinical Physiologist, Physician, Science Technician, Podiatrist, General Practitioner, Gynaecologist/Obstetrician, Psychiatrist, Forestry Scientist, Health Services Manager, Pulp and Paper Mill Operator, Radiation Oncologist, Worker, Ophthalmologist, Registered Nurse, Paramedic, Anaesthetic Technician, Nurse, Midwife, Community Worker, Oral Health Therapist, DietitianHealth and Safety Adviser, Health Care Assistant, Veterinarian,
Disclaimer
Courses offered will be subject to sufficient students taking them up and are not necessarily guaranteed to run.