Year 13 health 

Level 3 Health will suit you if you a have an interest in personal wellbeing and the wellbeing of the wider community, leading to employment in social work, nursing, education, as well as the medical field.

Students will develop Interpersonal skills and will explore their own attitudes and values, justify opinions they may have, and learn to have empathy for others who might not have the same attitudes or beliefs.

Level 3 Health will provide you with foundation skills and knowledge to potentially continue your study in areas such as sociology, psychology, health sciences, social work, education, community and population health, health services, health policy and strategy, social health and population health in New Zealand and beyond. 

Applicants to New Zealand universities require credits in approved subjects. This Level 3 Health course is a university approved subject.

The main focus of Level 3 Health is to equip you with the skills and knowledge to critically examine the effect of health determinants on Hauora at a personal, interpersonal and societal level, with a particular focus on influences, consequences and strategies.

Health is a valued subject where students learn about themselves, their identity, strengths and attributes in a safe and inclusive environment. This course aims to establish relationships and understanding for students to become knowledgeable and reflective about personal health and well-being, while gaining mana and confidence to grow into a resilient and strong individual. These objectives accommodate other curriculum subjects such as Physical Education, History, English and Te Ao Māori. This course is an influential platform for the you to be engaged with New Zealand’s multicultural society.

You will undertake three internal assessments and one external examination.

Key topics of the course will be: 

• Medical philosophies and research

• Examine a New Zealand health issue

• Highlight international health issues

• Ethical discussions in relation to wellbeing 

• Drawing conclusions of different models of health promotion

• Healthy Communities and Environments

You will examine influences on local and international health issues, the consequences and implications on well-being, and discover strategies that could be implemented to minimise harm. 

If you like research, self-directed learning, debating, challenging assumptions, exploring your own and others' views and opinions, you would enjoy this course.

Three Internal Assessment Standards:

• AS91461 3.1 Analyse a New Zealand health issue 

• AS91463 3.3 Evaluate health practices currently used in New Zealand 

• AS91464 3.4 Analyse a contemporary ethical issue in relation to well-being 

One External Assessment Standard:

• AS91462 3.2 Analyse an international health issue 

• A Background Junior Health and Physical Education knowledge from Year 9 and 10

• Inquisitive disposition, especially with regard to social issues

• The desire to critically analyse an issue from both sides

• An enjoyment of Social Sciences

• An open mind, empathy, self-motivation

• A desire to develop a keener sense of self

• A desire to contribute to community health promotion

You will negotiate the way you're assessed with your teacher from the selected standards that this course offers. While there is flexibility in the mode of assessment, generally three internal assessments are completed as a written report and there is one external examination assessment. 

School Policy for NCEA Assessment

You should be aware of the school procedures for NCEA assessment.  They can be found on the school website. There you will find answers to frequently asked questions about how NCEA works as well as guidance about how to apply for extensions, reconsideration's or the process for withdrawing from a standard.