NCEA Level 3 Health
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs M. MacLachlan.
This UE approved Level 3 course builds on key health underlying concepts developed at Level 1 and Level 2. It is a full achievement standard course offering three internal achievement standards and one external achievement standard, offering a total of 19 credits.
This course will develop an understanding of the factors which influence the health of individuals, groups and society. Topics covered could include a selection of: teenage binge drinking, methamphetamine use in NZ, depression, euthanasia, poverty, abortion and medical marijuana use. We study the consequences for personal, interpersonal and societal well-being related to these issues and the strategies needed to bring about health-enhancing change. A high level of independent research is necessary, as well as the ability to think critically about big picture issues. This course will encourage students to develop empathy and other skills related to the health and social service sector.
A student will be withdrawn from a standard if the teacher is not confident that the achievement of the standard is within the reach of the student or there is no evidence of the student attempting the assessment.
Course Overview
Term 1
We begin Term 1 by unpacking the four underlying concepts that will be the foundation for all of the units covered throughout the year. After which, we move into investigating and analyzing an adolescent health issue in New Zealand. In the past, we have looked at contexts such as binge drinking and methamphetamine use.
Term 2
In Term 2, our unit focuses around different Western Scientific and Complementary/Alternative Methods for treating health conditions. We get to hear from practitioners in the community about their practices, and sometimes take part in a session led by them.
Term 3
Term 3 is when we investigate contemporary ethical issues and the principles that underpin them. Contexts we look into are abortion, euthanasia and medical marijuana use.
Recommended Prior Learning
Completed Level 1 or 2 Health or negotiation with the Head of Faculty and NCEA Level 2 English 14 credits.
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
Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 10
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Health 3.2 - Analyse an international health issue
Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 1
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Health 3.3 - Evaluate health practices currently used in New Zealand
Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 10
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Health 3.4 - Analyse a contemporary ethical issue in relation to well-being
Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 3
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
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
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.