1HEA

1 Health

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr A. Gebbie.

This course is based around local, and culturally relevant, identified wellbeing issues. Learners will build an understanding of the HPE underlying concepts and subject knowledge using real-world application in everyday settings. Learners who enjoy interpersonal learning and being challenged to think critically and empathetically about current Health issues will enjoy this course.  Interactive discussion will be an integral part of the learning process.

Topics covered but not limited to Coping with Change, Promoting Positive Sexuality, Drug Education and Nutrition

Skills covered:

  • Learners will develop an understanding of the concept of Hauora
  • Learners will develop strategies to support positive well-being
  • Learners will understand and develop strategies for effective decision making
  • Learners will develop interpersonal skills to enhance relationships
  • Learners will develop their critical thinking skills to build health knowledge and understanding

Additional Course Specific Contributions & Equipment/Stationery

Additional course specific stationery items for this course include
A4 Spiral Visual Diary 50 Leaves
A4 Display Book Insert Cover 40 Pocket
3B1 Notebooks.
A4 Writing Exercise Book 7mm Ruled 36 Leaves

Pathway

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.

Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 92008 v3
NZQA Info
Health Studies 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of hauora in a health-related context through the application of a model of health
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92009 v3
NZQA Info
Health Studies 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of decision-making in a health-related situation
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92010 v3
NZQA Info
Health Studies 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of factors that influence hauora
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92011 v3
NZQA Info
Health Studies 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of strategies that enhance hauora
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

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