HOD: Miss S Ward
Level 1 Health Studies (11HST)
| Number |
Name of standard | Literacy/Numeracy | Credits |
Assessment |
| AS90971 | Take action to enhance an aspect of personal wellbeing | L | 3 | Internal |
| AS91097 | Demonstrate understanding of ways in which wellbeing can change and strategies to support wellbeing | L | 4 | Internal |
| AS90974 | Demonstrate understanding of strategies for promoting positive sexuality | L | 4 | Internal |
| AS90973 | Demonstrate understanding of interpersonal skills used to enhance relationships | L | 5 | Internal |
| AS90975 | Demonstrate understanding of issues to make health-enhancing decisions in drug-related situations | L | 4 | External |
You will learn to:
• set goals and take action to enhance personal well-being
• describe the impact of stress on the person’s well-being and develop strategies to address this
• demonstrate an understanding of sexuality and its impact on society
• demonstrate an understanding of relationships and the skills needed to enhance them
• demonstrate understanding of drug use and decisions made in drug-related situations
Level 2 Health Studies (12HST)
| Number |
Name of standard | Credits |
Assessment |
| AS91327 | Develop, implement and evaluate a plan of action to enhance hauora/well-being | 5 | Internal |
| AS91326 | Evaluate factors that influence people's ability to manage change |
5 | Internal |
| AS91329 | Analyse issues associated with gender and sexuality | 4 | Internal |
| AS91235 | Analyse an adolescent health issue | 5 | External |
You will learn to:
• analyse the issues associated with teenage pregnancy
• develop a plan of action to enhance the well-being of people within the school or community
• describe and explain issues associated with gender and sexuality
• evaluate the skills to make decisions involving change
Prerequisites: students must have gained a minimum of 12 credits in level 1 health or 9 credits in level 1 English
including one externally assessed standard, or at the discretion of the head of department.
Due to changes currently being made to level 2 standards by NZQA, there may be some minor changes to this course in 2012.
Level 3 Health Studies (13HST)
| Number |
Name of standard | Credits |
Assessment |
| AS 3.1 | Analyse a New Zealand health issue | 5 | Internal |
| AS 3.2 | Analyse an international health issue | 5 | External |
| AS 3.3 | Evaluate health practices currently used in New Zealand | 5 | Internal |
| AS 3.4 | Analyse a contemporary ethical issue in relation to well-being | 4 | Internal |
You will learn to:
• analyse the impact methamphetamine has on the youth in New Zealand
• research a range of health practices used in New Zealand to treat particular health conditions
• examine models used world-wide to promote people living healthy lifestyles and caring for others in their communities
• explore contemporary ethical dilemmas that influence health and well-being
Prerequisites: students must have gained a minimum of 10 credits in level 2 health studies or 12 credits in level 2
English including one externally assessed standard or at the discretion of the head of department