11HEA

NCEA Level 1 Health

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs H. Axtens.


Health Studies engages the three Key Areas of learning (Food and Nutrition, Mental Health, and Relationships and Sexuality) to help ākonga develop an understanding of holistic health models, and the interconnections between the physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions of people’s lives.


Through Health Studies, ākonga can learn about how kaitiakitanga, manaakitanga, and whanaungatanga contribute to the hauora of individuals, whānau, and communities.


By engaging in this subject, ākonga can:

  • learn how actions can enhance hauora, and explore ways to manage change situations that impact health and wellbeing,

  • develop understanding of current issues related to food, nutrition, and health, and learn how a range of factors influence wellbeing,

  • grow an understanding what contributes to healthy relationships, and develop strategies to strengthen their sense of identity and self-worth.


Ākonga can learn foundational knowledge and skills that can lead to diverse future pathways, including becoming a teacher, and working or studying in the health, community services, government, hospitality, and science sectors.



Course Overview

Term 1
In term 1 we introduce the underlying concepts and big ideas that are the foundation for Health. We will look at health models used in Aotearoa and apply these in a mental health context. The class will look at mental stress as key topic, and investigate and take part in strategies to manage stress. This will lead into our first internal assessment.

Term 2
This term centers around relationship and sexuality education. We will unpack personal, interpersonal and societal influences on sexuality and investigate strategies to promote positive sexuality. Using this context, we practice the use of decision-making models. For assessment, we then apply decision-making models to RSE scenarios.

Term 3
Term 3 uses the context of food and nutrition to unpack personal, interpersonal and societal influences on food choices. We look at how cultural values and how these can impact the way we eat. This will end with cooking to share food with our classmates.

Term 4
In the final term, we prepare for the external assessment by practicing the skills from the past 3 terms. Our focus is on academic reading and writing, using scenarios from mental health, relationship and sexuality education and food and nutrition contexts.

Recommended Prior Learning

A successful year of HPE in Year 10, and by recommendation from Year 10 HPE teacher.

Pathway

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.

Total Credits Available: 20
Internal Assessed Credits: 16
External Assessed Credits: 4
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 90971 v3
NZQA Info

Health 1.1 - Take action to enhance an aspect of personal well-being


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 8

A.S. 90972 v3
NZQA Info

Health 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of influences on adolescent eating patterns to make health-enhancing recommendations


Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 3

A.S. 90973 v3
NZQA Info

Health 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of interpersonal skills used to enhance relationships


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 1

A.S. 90974 v4
NZQA Info

Health 1.5 - Demonstrate understanding of strategies for promoting positive sexuality


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 3

A.S. 91097 v3
NZQA Info

Health 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of ways in which well-being can change and strategies to support well-being


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 5

Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

POLICY
It is the policy of Taupo-nui-a-Tia College to have school-wide policies that inform parents and students of the criteria for administering all Assessments for National Qualifications.

Credits listed may change.