Level 3 Health - Hauora Toru (HEA303)
HEA303 Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Miss F. Trappitt.
Recommended Prior LearningOpen Entry
Year 12 Health, but is not essential.
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.
Assessment Policy & Procedures Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
either 1 x 1B5 exercise book or 1 x A4 lined refill.