Level 1 Health
11HED Course DescriptionContact Person: W. Parkinson.
Recommended Prior LearningAn interest in people and improving wellbeing.
Year 11 Health
11 Health is a course where students get to discuss, explore and gain an understanding of current health-related topics affecting youth today. It is a course where students get to talk as well as listen.
The learning will give students a good understanding of the four key concepts of health, as below. Students will complete three core Achievement Standard and there is one optional standard, with the various standards looking to analyse and apply models of health, evaluate decision making processes, review factors affecting hauora and critique a range of strategies to enhance health and wellbeing.
Year 11 Health and Year 11 Food and Life Studies both assess the same standards, so students will only be able to do both subjects in particular circumstances.
Learning Areas:
Pathway
This course can open pathways to careers in nursing, counselling, aged/disability care, and social work, as well as growing fields like mental health support and youth work. Graduates can also pursue roles in rehabilitation, community development, or progress to further study in psychology or public health. It’s ideal for those seeking meaningful, future-focused work helping others.
Career PathwaysAcupuncturist, Registered Nurse, Paramedic, Beauty Therapist, Midwife, Psychologist, Community Karitāne, Pharmacist, Dietitian, General Practitioner, Psychiatrist, Early Childhood Teacher, Environmental/Public Health Officer, Health Promoter, Health Care Assistant, Nanny/Child Carer, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Youth Worker, Secondary School Teacher, Teacher Aide, Psychotherapist