Health Education Level 3
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr P. McGregor.
This course focuses on Level 8 of the Health Education Curriculum. In Health, the focus is on improving personal well-being, as well as other people (interpersonal) and societal in general through learning in health-related contexts. We will take a holistic view of Health and cover all key underlying concepts of the New Zealand Health Curriculum e.g. Hauora (Well-Being), Heath Promotion, Socio-Ecological Perspective and Attitudes and Values. We will explore Hauora (Well-Being), Mental Health, Substances that impact Well-Being and Relationships & Sexuality Education. The main focus of this course is to equip you with the necessary skills to maintain and develop your personal well-being, both now and in the future; as well as prepare you for future academic and vocational opportunities.
This course is: Endorsable
University Approved Subject (Level 3) Yes
Course Overview
Term 1
A.S 3.1 (91461) V2 - 5 Credits
Drug use by Young People in NZ
Contexts/Topics Covered in Class:
* Alcohol
* Marijuana
* Meth
* Tobacco/Nicotine
* Vaping
* Synthetic/Party Drugs
* Drug Statistics in New Zealand Aotearoa
* Explore why drug use is a health issue for young people in New Zealand Aotearoa
* Explore the implications for the well-being of individuals and their relationships with others and with wider society
* Explore the Determinants of Health that are influencing drug use by young people in New Zealand Aotearoa, including the Major Determinants of Health (Cultural, Political, Economic and/or Social)
* Strategies to bring about more equitable outcomes in relation to drug use by young people in New Zealand Aotearoa
Term 2
A.S 3.3 (91463) V2 - 5 Credits
Health Practices used in NZ
Contexts/Topics Covered in Class:
- a mental illness, for example, depression
- an addiction, for example, smoking, alcohol, drugs, gambling, porn, sex etc.
- a physical illness or disease, for example, cancer, diabetes, asthma etc.
- pain management, for example, back pain, arthritis, migraines
- reproductive health, for example, birth, (in)fertility.
- explore the philosophy that underpins the practice being used to treat/prevent the health circumstance in relation to Western scientific medicine (WSM), Complementary and Alternative medicine (CAM) and/or Traditional Medicine (TM)
- explore the advantages and disadvantages of the health practice when used to treat/prevent the health circumstance
- explore the procedures involved in treating/preventing the identified health circumstance
Term 3
A.S 3.4 (91464) V2 - 4 Credits
Researching & Reporting on an Ethical Issue
Contexts Covered in Class:
- Euthanasia - Access to Pharmaceutical Drugs to Cure certain Illnesses
- Organ Donation - Access to Fertility Treatment
- Reproductive Technologies - Access to Elective Cosmetic or other Surgery
- Pornography - Transgender Athletes
- Abortion - Use of Artificial Intelligence (IA)
- Immunisation/Vaccination - Parental Rights and the Treatment of Children
- Funding and Access to Mental Health Services
- explore the differing and opposing perspectives on the issue and the reasons for these different perspectives
- explore the implications of current practice in New Zealand Aotearoa of the ethical issue for the well-being of those directly affected by the issue, others associated with those people, and wider society
Term 4
Health External (Optional)
A.S 3.2 (91462) V2 - 5 Credits
Analyse an International Health Issue (Poverty)
A.S 3.5 (91465) V2 - 5 Credits
Evaluate Models for Health Promotion
Recommended Prior Learning
Recommend completion of Level 2 Health Education though not compulsory
These characteristics and qualities will help students navigate the complexities of a Level 3 Health Education course and develop a well-rounded understanding of health issues.
* Active Participant, Adaptability & Attention to Detail
* Collaboration, Critical Thinking & Cultural Awareness
* Effective Communicator, Empathy & Ethical Reasoning & Leadership
* Focus on Self Improvement & Well-Being as well as others
* Growth Mind-Set
* Independent Learner & Involvement and Input in Discussion Groups
* Open Mindedness
* Problem Solver
* Research Skills & Resilience
* Self-Motivated, Self-Reflective & Supportive of Others in a Class Environment
* Time Management Skills/Managing Self
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Health 3.1 - Analyse a New Zealand health issue
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Health 3.2 - Analyse an international 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: 24
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.