Level 1 Health - Hauora Tahi (HEA101)
Course Description
In level 1 Health, students will learn the importance and understanding of the concept of hauora / health and wellbeing and how it relates to individuals, whānau, communities, and the surrounding environment. Students will learn that there can be diverse ways of understanding hauora, influenced by a person’s values, cultures, experiences, identities, and worldview.
Students will learn relevant models of health that are reflective of the diverse cultural backgrounds and experiences of ākonga across Aotearoa New Zealand and the Pacific. They will explore how values like tiakitanga, manaakitanga and whanaungatanga are fundamental to health and wellbeing and that hauora is more than a matter of personal choice and individual responsibility. This course also has a strong focus on social justice and how positive health outcomes for all people and communities are only possible when inequities are addressed, and all members of society are treated fairly.
Students will learn how to gain the confidence to analyse differing perspectives and messages about mental health, relationships, and sexuality, supporting their ability to make positive, health enhancing decisions for now and the future.
Common themes and topics studied include, culture and identity, promoting positive sexual health, understanding ethical dilemmas related to health situations, positive decision making in health related situations, building positive self confidence and self-esteem, and strengthening positive relationships.
Course Overview
Term 1
Demonstrate understanding of hauora in a health-related context through the application of a model of health.
Exploring models of health including Te Whare Tapa Whā, Fonofale and Te Wheke.
Culture and Identity
Factors that influence wellbeing
Term 2
Demonstrate understanding of decision-making in a health-related situation.
Keeping ourselves safe in a health related situations, including drugs and alcohol, mental health and relationships and sexuality.
Term 3
Demonstrate understanding of factors that influence hauora.
Exploring factors that influence our Hauora including stress, anxiety, drug and alcohol abuse and conflict within relationships.
Term 4
Demonstrate understanding of factors that influence hauora.
Exploring factors that influence our hauora including stress, anxiety, drug and alcohol abuse and conflict within relationships.
Recommended Prior Learning
Open entry.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
either 1 x 1B5 exercise book or 1 x A4 lined refill. Trip - costs tba.
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.
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 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of factors that influence hauora
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