L3 Health Studies
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs K. Brewer.
This is a University approved course with opportunities to gain 19 Health credits. It will provide students with the skills to think critically to understand the inter-relationship between society, community and personal well-being.
Students will cover a range of topics such as: New Zealand Health Issues (methamphetamine, poverty and teen pregnancy), Ethical Issues (euthanasia and medicinal marijuana), NZ Health Practices (anxiety, alternative medicine, traditional medicine, western medicine) & Health Promotion.
This course would suit those interested in pursuing career opportunities in psychology, teaching, nursing, government policy, politics and health promotion.
The course will be assessed to L3 Achievement Standards. Assessment will be both internally and externally assessed standards. Students will have the opportunity to gain the maximum of 19 credits at L3 and subject endorsement. All Achievement Standards offered are literacy standards.
Required Prior Learning
Entry is subject to approval from the TIC of Health and/or HOD of Health and Physical Education. The expectation is that students would have gained 12 credits in a written based subject.
Subject Costs
There will be $55 optional charge which will enhance learning. This will cover activities like the Paddle Boarding and Tai Chi and Massage Therapy.
Subject Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for Course Endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
Total Credits Available: 19 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 5 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 14 credits.
External
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 9
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 7
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.