Level 1 Health
Option Description
Teacher in Charge: Whaea K. O'Donnell.
In y11 Health, learning will include:
How to make positive choices & decisions in life
Practising different life skills needed in healthy relationships & friendships
Exploring mental health & how to help yourself and others when feelings stressed or low
How to prepare & cook a meal at Te Tahawai marae for a group of people using Māori Tikanga
Topics the class choose to focus on eg) safe sex practices, consent, drugs & alcohol, social media, body image, peer pressure, managing & expressing feelings, how to make nutritious food etc
Taking action on a well-being project you are passionate about within our school or community eg) teaching some junior classes or running an event
In this class you will get the best possible support from your teacher to help with your learning, and achieving your academic and well-being goals.
The classroom environment is safe, supportive and lots of fun. We’d love to have you in our class!
Recommended Prior Learning
Open Entry
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This option is eligible for course endorsement.
External
NZQA Info
Health Studies 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of hauora in a health-related context through the application of a model of health
NZQA Info
Health Studies 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of decision-making in a health-related situation
NZQA Info
Health Studies 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of strategies that enhance hauora
Pathway Tags
Physical Education: Teaching, Fitness Industry, Sports Coaching, Sport and Recreation, Armed Forces, Police, Personal Trainer, Physiotherapist Health: Nursing, Medicine, Law, Politics, Social Sciences, Education, Diversional Therapist, Psychologist, Acupuncturist, Ambulance Officer, Anaesthetist, Biomedical Engineer, Chiropractor, Clinical Coder, Community Karitane, Dental Assistant, Dental Hygienist, Dental Technician, Dental Therapist, Dentist, Diagnostic Radiologist, Dietitian, Dispensing Optician, Environmental Health Officer, General Practitioner, Gynaecologist/Obstetrician, Health Promoter, Massage Therapist, Midwife, Natural Health Therapist, Nursing Support and Care Worker, Occupational Therapist, Optometrist, Osteopath, Pathologist, Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician, Physician, Physiotherapist, Podiatrist, Psychiatrist, Radiation Oncologist, Registered Nurse, Speech-Language Therapist, Sterilising Technician, Surgeon, Nanny/Child Carer, Teacher Aide, Tertiary Lecturer, Beauty Therapist, Body Artist,
Disclaimer
NCEA Levels 1, 2 & 3 courses will be made up of a selection of the stated standards. This will happen at the beginning of the year with the assigned teacher.