13 Health Education (13HED)
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Bridget Fairweather.
13 Health Education
In this course you look at current health issues in both New Zealand and internationally.
Course Components
- Analyse and research an ethical issue
- Analyse an international health issue
- Examine health practices in New Zealand
- Learn about a current health issue affecting a group within New Zealand
Course Overview
Term 1
Will cover different models of wellbeing, determinants of health and investigate diverse health practices from Western Scientific Medicine as well as Complementary and Alternative Medicines. There will also be a focus on research and literacy skills in a Health context.
Term 2
Term 2 introduces different ethical perspectives and how they inform health decisions. There will be a focus on a specific health issue and the ethical stances surrounding it.
Term 3
Term 3 investigates a topical New Zealand health issue, its implications for the well-being of people and society and strategies to bring about more equitable outcomes in relation to the health issue.
Term 4
Term 4 focuses on preparing for the external exam, which requires an analysis of an international health issue.
Recommended Prior Learning
Entry Requirements
At least 10 credits in 12HED or 10 credits in a Level 2 writing rich subject
Assessment Information
Possible CreditsExternal - 5 credits
Internal - 14 credits
UE Approved
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Health 3.1 - Analyse a New Zealand health issue
NZQA Info
Health 3.2 - Analyse an international health issue
NZQA Info
Health 3.3 - Evaluate health practices currently used in New Zealand
NZQA Info
Health 3.4 - Analyse a contemporary ethical issue in relation to well-being
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 19
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.