This is an option subject.

Course Length: Full Year

Teacher in Charge: Richard Beeston (BEE)

In this course, students will explore learning through health-related contexts, reflecting on the nature of wellbeing and how to promote it. The course will have a focus on resilience, and personal and social responsibility, and will explore how this contributes to the wellbeing of others and the community.

COURSE COSTS

Students will be expected to pay a course contribution as part of this course.  This covers the cost of offsite activities, and the amount will be confirmed in 2026.

ACADEMIC COURSE OUTLINE

The following standards will be offered throughout this course:

Achievement Standard 92008 v4 Health Studies 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of hauora in a health-related context through the application of a model of health

Internal Assessment, worth 5 credits

Achievement Standard 92009 v3 Health Studies 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of decision-making in a health-related situation

Internal Assessment, worth 5 credits

Achievement Standard 92010 v3 Health Studies 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of factors that influence hauora

External Assessment, worth 5 credits

Achievement Standard 92011 v3 Health Studies 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of strategies that enhance hauora

External Assessment, worth 5 credits

Total credits available for this course: 20 NCEA Level 1 credits

This course is endorsable