3HEA

3 Health

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr A. Gebbie.

Learners will examine the underpinnings of Health Education and develop an in-depth knowledge of current best practice. They will identify health issues that constitute barriers, explore strategies and agencies that work to address these. 


A strong focus on the conceptual framework of Health education will be explored throughout the course. This will include; development of critical thinking skills around health inequities, the determinants of health and the socio-cultural factors that determine the wellbeing of a population will be explored

Additional Course Specific Contributions & Equipment/Stationery

Additional course specific stationery includes
A4 Spiral Visual Diary 50 Leaves
A4 Display Book Insert Cover 40 Pocket
Loose Leaf Value Refill Pad (LP200) 7mm Lined 200 Leaves
A4 Writing Exercise Book 7mm Ruled 36 Leaves

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

This course is approved for University Entrance.

Total Credits Available: 19 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 5 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 14 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91461 v2
NZQA Info
Health 3.1 - Analyse a New Zealand health issue
5
5
5
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 5r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91462 v2
NZQA Info
Health 3.2 - Analyse an international health issue
5
5
5
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 5r,5w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91463 v2
NZQA Info
Health 3.3 - Evaluate health practices currently used in New Zealand
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 5r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91464 v2
NZQA Info
Health 3.4 - Analyse a contemporary ethical issue in relation to well-being
4
4
4
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 19
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 19
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 19

Learners must achieve this assessment in order t count towards the 14 credits needed for University Entrance.

Disclaimer

Please note that course assessment and costs/equipment may change.