Contact Person: N. Rattray.
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.
Year 11 Food and Life Studies and Year 11 Health both assess the same standards, so students will only be able to do both subjects in particular circumstances.
Level 2 Food and Hospitality, Level 2 Food and Life Studies
Career PathwaysDiversional 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
Courses are based on student choice, so some courses may not run.