Year 11 Health
11HED Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Hākui A. Hughes.
Recommended Prior LearningOpen. A willingness to discuss ideas and contribute to group work. Level 1 Literacy skills are advised.
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
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
Physical Education, Outdoor Education & Health
Assessment Information
Three or four of the above assessments will be offered throughout the year.
During this course you will learn communication skills valuable for any career, particularly those that involve working with people. You will develop some understanding of the frameworks and tools used in all Health careers. You will begin the journey of learning about social justice in society, particularly related to health. You will develop your own understanding and skills in maintaining good mental health, decision making, taking personal action to address health issues and what influences our health.
Career PathwaysRegistered Nurse, Anaesthetic Technician, Midwife, Community Karitāne, Oral Health Therapist, Dietitian, Health and Safety Adviser, Health Care Assistant, Veterinarian, Nursery Grower/Worker, Acupuncturist, Receptionist, Clinical Physiologist, Physician, Podiatrist, General Practitioner, Gynaecologist/Obstetrician, Psychiatrist, Health Services Manager, Radiation Oncologist, Personal Trainer/Exercise Professional, Counsellor, Trainer, Interpreter, 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, Youth Worker, Secondary School Teacher, Teacher Aide, Paramedic, Pathologist, Police Officer, Emergency Management Officer, Corrections Officer, Firefighter, Health and Safety Inspector, Security Officer/Guard, Parking Officer, Probation Officer, Intelligence Officer