Course Length: Full Year

Teacher in Charge: Richard Beeston (BEE)

In this course, students will explore the promotion and safety for self, others, and society, looking at New Zealand and world views.

Students will study a variety of topics including ethical issues, NZ health issues, and health practices, as well as poverty and related issues.

COURSE COSTS

Students will require a 60-page clearfile.

Students will also 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 91461 v3 Health 3.1 - Analyse a New Zealand health issue

Internal Assessment, worth 5 credits

Achievement Standard 91463 v3 Health 3.3 - Evaluate health practices currently used in New Zealand

Internal Assessment, worth 5 credits

Achievement Standard 91464 v2 Health 3.4- Analyse a contemporary ethical issue in relation to wellbeing

Internal Assessment, worth 4 credits

Achievement Standard 91462 v2 Health 3.2 - Analyse an international health issue

External Assessment, worth 5 credits

Total credits available for this course: 19 NCEA Level 3 credits

This course is endorsable