Level 3 Health
Course Description
Year 13 Health
This course involves students researching and explaining a variety of contemporary health issues, using the concepts of health as a framework. They will select an ethical issue, such as immunisation, euthanasia, abortion, and produce an impartial and balanced account of arguments for and against the issue. Students will broaden their understanding of treatments for health issues through an investigation of traditional and alternative medicines, as compared to a western scientific approach. Students will complete the year with an in-depth analysis of a New Zealand health issue, followed by preparation for the external examination which will be focused on an international health issue.
Entry Requirements
Students who have not previously studied Health may be admitted at the discretion of the HOD. A high level of literacy is required.
Pathway
This is a course suitable for students whose future may involve a career in the health or community services, those interested in psychology or those interested in contemporary issues affecting our lives and our wellbeing.
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.
External
NZQA Info
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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.
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Courses are based on student choice, so some courses may not run.