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In Health Education ākonga consider the influences on their wellbeing, attitudes and values, and work towards promoting the health of their community. Ākonga can participate in a range of tasks, including considering ways to keep themselves safe in different situations and learning effective methods to communicate to help develop healthy relationships. Issues related to ethics and health philosophies are explored, which develops critical thinking skills in ākonga. Health Education can be studied at tertiary levels as a science or humanities subject. It leads to a wide variety of careers in social, community and health sectors.
This course follows on from Health Education – NCEA Level 2 (HP2000) and is often essential for ākonga intending to continue with Health Education courses at tertiary institutions. In Health Education ākonga explore a New Zealand and an international health issue, evaluate health practices and analyse an ethical issue. The Health Education topics offer 19 credits towards NCEA Level 3. There are 3 internal standards worth 14 credits and 1 external standard worth 5 credits. These Health Education topics also offer 19 literacy credits. To gain course endorsement or entry to a tertiary institution you will need to complete 14 credits in Health Education (which includes an exam). There is an opportunity to gain critical understanding of the knowledge, learning and concepts embedded in the Health, Physical education and Home Economics curriculum by undertaking study Scholarship report.
No prior learning needed.
| Standard | Description | Version | Credits | Assessment | L1 Lit/Num | UE Lit/Num | Vocational Pathways |
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| 91461 | Analyse a New Zealand health issue | 2 | 5 | Internal | UElraUE literacy reading achievement standard |
PrPrimary Industries recommended standard SeService Industries recommended standard SoSocial and Community Services recommended standard |
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| 91462 | Analyse an international health issue | 2 | 5 | External | UElwraUE literacy writing and reading achievement standard |
PrPrimary Industries recommended standard SeService Industries recommended standard SoSocial and Community Services recommended standard |
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| 91463 | Evaluate health practices currently used in New Zealand | 2 | 5 | Internal | SeService Industries recommended standard SoSocial and Community Services recommended standard |
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| 91464 | Analyse a contemporary ethical issue in relation to well-being | 2 | 4 | Internal | UElraUE literacy reading achievement standard |
PrPrimary Industries recommended standard SeService Industries recommended standard SoSocial and Community Services recommended standard |