3 Health
Course Description
Learning Area Leader: Mr A. Gebbie.
This course builds on the learning from Level 2 Health. Learners will explore a range of health issues both national and international. They will explore strategies to address a number of contemporary health related issues.
Skills/content you will cover in this course
Essay/report writing is a key element in this course for all standards
Research skills - researching health practices used in NZ (Western Scientific, Complementary Alternative and Traditional medicine)
Critical thinking - exploring a contemporary ethical issue.
Skills you need to be successful in this course - a high level of literacy skills is required. Essay/report writing is a key element in this course for all standards. Critical thinking skills is required when exploring a range of contemporary health issues.
This course is useful for or will lead to - this course is aimed at learners who enjoy research and thinking critically in the realm of health and health related issues. This course provides skills in preparation for further tertiary study or for those who have an interest in the Health sector.
Recommended Prior Learning
Level 1 or Level 2 Health
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.
External
NZQA Info
Health 3.1 - Analyse a New Zealand health issue
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Health 3.2 - Analyse an international health issue
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Health 3.3 - Evaluate health practices currently used in New Zealand
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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
Learners must achieve this assessment in order to count towards the 14 credits needed for University Entrance.
Disclaimer
Please note that course assessment and costs/equipment may change.