Level 1 Health Studies
11HEA Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs S. Kindley.
Recommended Prior LearningA positive attitude and a keen interest in Health issues. Success at Year 10 Health is a good indication of preparedness for this subject at Year 11.
1.1 Health: Demonstrate understanding of wellbeing through the application of a model of health
Passion, connection, and Te Whare Tapa Whā.
Students will use the Te Whare Tapa Whā model of health to explore perspectives of a person, or group of people, and the impact of an activity on wellbeing. Possible activities: Harakeke Flax weaving, kura kai.
Assessment type: Internal
1.2 Health: Demonstrate understanding of a decision-making process in a health-related situation
In this activity you will use a decision-making process, then reflect on what you have learnt from that experience.
Possible health-related situations:
- Responding to a cyberbullying situation.
- Supporting a friend or family member who has experienced a distressing life event.
- Regulating screentime and what material is viewed online.
- Responding to a situation where there is pressure to use drugs.
- Or one selected in consultation with your teacher.
Assessment type: Internal
1.3 Health: Demonstrate understanding of personal, interpersonal, and societal factors that influence hauora
Candidates are required to provide evidence of their own thinking and use the scenario and resources provided to support their answers. The scenario and resources provided will fall into two of three Health and Physical Education Key Areas of Learning:
• Food and Nutrition • Mental Health • Relationships and Sexuality.
Method of assessment Examination
1.4 Health: Demonstrate understanding of strategies that enhance hauora.
Candidates will produce a report that demonstrates their understanding of strategies that enhance hauora. The assessment activity will provide a scenario aligned with the Key Areas of Learning in Health Studies.
Candidates will produce a report in response to the scenario and supporting resources.
The scenario and resources provided will fall into two of three Health and Physical Education Key Areas of Learning:
- Food and Nutrition
- Mental Health
- Relationships and Sexuality.
Assessment medium Digital Submission
Faculties:
Pathway
Skills for health jobs differ depending on the role you want to specialise in. That said, there are some skills which will help you whatever area of healthcare you’d like to go into. Ask yourself these questions:
Do I have people skills?
Do friends and family come to me when they have a problem?
Am I tactful and sensitive but always honest?
Am I a good communicator?
Am I a good listener?
Am I compassionate?
Do I have IT skills?
Am I good at problem solving and do I have good critical thinking skills?
Do I have an interest in Health issues?
Then a career in Health is for you.
Paramedic, Pharmacy Technician, Navy Officer, Ophthalmologist, Mining Engineer, Acupuncturist, Personal Trainer/Exercise Professional, Registered Nurse, Pathologist, Medical Physicist, Audiologist/Audiometrist, Beauty Therapist, Biomedical Engineer, Biomedical Technician, Clinical Physiologist, Physician, Surgeon, Counsellor, Midwife, Dental Assistant, Podiatrist, Chiropractor, Emergency Management Officer, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Clinical Coder, Dental Technician, Psychologist, Interpreter, Community Karitāne, Pharmacist, Community Development Worker, Oral Health Therapist, Dentist, Medical Imaging Technologist, Diagnostic Radiologist, Dietitian, Dispensing Optician, General Practitioner, Gynaecologist/Obstetrician, Psychiatrist, Early Childhood Teacher, Human Resources Adviser, Environmental/Public Health Officer, Health and Safety Inspector, Health and Safety Adviser, Health Promoter, Health Services Manager, Health Care Assistant, Naturopath, Immigration Officer, Massage Therapist, Medical Laboratory Technician, Radiation Therapist, Nanny/Child Carer, Occupational Therapist, Osteopath, Physiotherapist, Radiation Oncologist, Youth Worker, Secondary School Teacher, Social Worker, Teacher Aide, Psychotherapist, Support Worker, Epidemiologist
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