HEA303

Level 3 Health - Hauora Toru (HEA303)

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Miss F. Trappitt.


Health is an important part of our country and the world, in this course you will have the opportunity to explore a variety of up to date topics and gain knowledge and understanding of the issues that surround us. You will also research and develop strategies to explore ways of assisting these issues for the communities in New Zealand.

As a result of learning at this level students will be able to:

Explain why some health-related situations are a concern for communities or the whole population of a country or region.
Analyse critically how the determinants of health affect well-being in relation to an identified health issue.
Explore global health issues
Recommend and justify strategies that reflect the values of social justice. 

Topics may include: Alcohol and other drug use in NZ, issues related to sexuality, euthanasia, immunisation, life style changes (diet and exercise), teenage pregnancy, HIV/AIDS in a region of the world.

Course Overview

Term 1
3.3 Evaluate health practices currently used in New Zealand: Mental Health.

Investigate mental health as an issue and and explore what practices are available to treat a mental health condition.

Term 2
3.4 Analyse a contemporary ethical issue in relation to well-being: Own choice.

Research and investigate different health related ethical issues, this could include immunisation, euthanasia, access to elective cosmetic or other surgery, abortion and reproductive technologies.

Term 3
3.1 Analyse a New Zealand Health issue. Adolescent alcohol misuse

Investigating the impacts alcohol use has on the health and wellbeing has on our community.

Term 4
3.2 Analyse an international health issue: health issues related to poverty

Investigating the factors that influence an international health issue, this could include topics like disease, life expectancy, sexual and reproductive health.

Recommended Prior Learning

Open Entry
Year 12 Health, but is not essential.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

either 1 x 1B5 exercise book or 1 x A4 lined refill.

Pathway

Social worker. Environmental Health Officer. Community Worker. Nurse. Doctor. Dental Assistant. Pathologist. Psychologist. Pharmacy Technician. Psychiatrist. Health Services Manager. Psychotherapist. Acupuncturist. Midwife. Chiropractor. Dental Technician. Pharmacist. Dentist. Health Promoter. Occupational Therapist. Youth Worker. Naturopath. Radiation Therapist. Osteopath. Physiotherapist. Speech Language Therapist. Case Manager. Counsellor. Care worker. Paramedic. Teacher.

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

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.

Disclaimer

POLICY
It is the policy of Sacred Heart College Lower Hutt to have school-wide policies that inform parents and students of the criteria for administering all Assessments for National Qualifications.