Nelson College For Girls Nelson College For Girls

Level 1 Food and Life Studies

11FLS
Course Description

This course focuses on exploring connections between food, health and wellbeing, with specific reference to recognising the role individuals, whānau and communities can have on food choices.  A series of food and nutrition related topics will be studied requiring students to: analyse and apply models of health, evaluate decision making processes related to food choices, review factors affecting hauora and critique a range of strategies to enhance health and wellbeing.  


Learning Areas:

Health and Physical Education


Pathway

Level 2 Food and Hospitality, Level 2 Food and Life Studies

Career Pathways

Diversional and Recreational Therapist, Personal Trainer/Exercise Professional, Registered Nurse, Microbiologist, Baker, Cafe Worker, Waiter/Waitress, Cafe/Restaurant Manager, Chef, Science Technician, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Community Karitāne, Demonstrator, Dietitian, Maitre d’Hotel, Early Childhood Teacher, Human Resources Adviser, Environmental/Public Health Officer, Food and Beverage Factory Worker, Food Technologist, Health and Safety Inspector, Health and Safety Adviser, Health Promoter, Health Services Manager, Health Care Assistant, Naturopath, Medical Laboratory Technician, Occupational Therapist, Youth Worker, Secondary School Teacher, Social Worker, Teacher Aide, Psychotherapist


Contributions and Equipment

$125.00 to cover food costs


Disclaimer

Courses are based on student choice, so some courses may not run.