COURSE DETAILS
COURSE DETAILS
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