Level 3 Health
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr D. Preston-Thomas.
Students will take on thought provoking learning experiences which will enable students to leave year 13 ready to lead into a range of industries within health and well-being. Students will develop a critical yet empathetic lens on a range of current local and international health topics ranging from pressing issues such as poverty, obesity, mental health and physical illnesses. We also study ethical issues in our society such as euthanasia, abortion laws, drug referendums and gender rights. Students experience a range of alternative health practices ranging from dry needling, pilates, cold water therapy and Maori medicine. Learning about what and how we improve health, critiquing the flaws in our current health system and westernised approach. This course is packed full of intriguing content which is continually updated to meet the needs of our learners.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Course Cost - $5
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.
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
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.
Pathway Tags
Podiatrist, Chiropractor, Massage Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Osteopath, Physiotherapist, Paramedic, Anaesthetic Technician, Midwife, Oral Health Therapist, Dietitian, Health and Safety Adviser, Health Care Assistant, Naturopath, Counsellor, Minister of Religion, Psychologist, Community Development Worker, Probation Officer, Youth Worker, Social Worker, Psychotherapist, Case Manager, Registered Nurse, Community Karitāne,