13HEA

Level 3 - Health Studies

Course Description

The aims of the course are to:

  • Develop students’ understanding of the impacts of the determinants of health on self, others and society
  • Extend students’ ability to analyse and think critically about an ethical issue
  • Analyse the underlying concepts of health in relation to various health practices

Course Overview

  • Evaluation of global health issues, ethical issues, health practices and health promotion models
  • Analysis of the implications on people and society of a New Zealand health issues 
  • Strategic development to address the consequences of a New Zealand health issue 
  • Compare and contrast the positives and negatives of New Zealand health practices
  • Establish opposing perspectives and research to support knowledge 

Pre-requisites

There are no pre-requisites for this course, but students must be interested in health and wellbeing.

Course Specific Costs

$50- Guest speakers and health promotion

Pathway

Senior health provides the foundation for pathways to social and health sciences, including nursing, teaching, counsellor and psychologist.

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.

Total Credits Available: 19
Internal Assessed Credits: 14
External Assessed Credits: 5
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91461 v2
NZQA Info

Health 3.1 - Analyse a New Zealand health issue


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 5r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91462 v2
NZQA Info

Health 3.2 - Analyse an international health issue


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 5r,5w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91463 v2
NZQA Info

Health 3.3 - Evaluate health practices currently used in New Zealand


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 5r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91464 v2
NZQA Info

Health 3.4 - Analyse a contemporary ethical issue in relation to well-being


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 19
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 19
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 19

Disclaimer

Specific course content may change from what has been advertised in order to remain current and meet students' needs. 

The school has the right to make the best decision based on both staffing, and overall student interest, when preparing the final timetable.