NCEA Level 3 Health
13HEA Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs M. MacLachlan.
Recommended Prior LearningCompleted Level 1 or 2 Health or negotiation with the Head of Faculty and NCEA Level 2 English 14 credits.
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A student will be withdrawn from a standard if the teacher is not confident that the achievement of the standard is within the reach of the student or there is no evidence of the student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.
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