100HTH

Level 1 Health Studies

Course Description

This course follows the NCEA level 1 guidelines. This course would suit students who like to make change happen and can identify the inequalities in New Zealand society. They will be confident to state opinions and recommend change. There is a high level of written work and there is an external exam in Semester 2.

Specific skills learned  

Identify why change happens and how this can impact own your own wellbeing, developing strategies to manage these changes

You will recommend to others how to use interpersonal skills to promote and maintain healthy relationships

You will learn how to take action to promote positive sexuality messages to overcome discrimination and stereotypes

What strategies can you use to stay healthy in a variety of situations in which drugs are present

Recommended Prior Learning

Merit and Excellence grades in some Year 10 Health assessments

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.

This course is approved for University Entrance.

Total Credits Available: 15 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 5 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. 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: 15
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

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