Albany Senior High School/Coursebook/3HEA

What is this course about?
This is a university approved academic subject with a full Achievement standard course. Subject endorsements are available in this subject where 14 credits are gained at Merit or Excellence Level including one external. It is recommended that you have done L1 and L2 Health and strong language skills are a plus.

The level three course will further develop knowledge relating to current health issues in New Zealand society and how these impact both on an individual and community well-being. Students will look at both national and international health issues and investigate current health practices in New Zealand.

What will I learn?
In the level three programme students continue to reflect of the nature of well-being and consider contemporary dilemmas and ethical issues in relation to well-being.There is also a strong focus on looking at a range of models of health promotion and how these models contribute to the well-being of our communities.

What sorts of things will I do?
Students will develop their understanding of the key underlying concepts of the Health curriculum such as Hauora, Socio-ecological perspective, health promotion, attitudes and values and determinant of health

Students will be given choices on how they are assessed which may be a combination of written and/or verbal assessments

Topics this year


 * Investigate differening medical philosophies and research various cancer treatments in New Zealand
 * Examine New Zealands binge drinking culture (15-24 years olds) and the effects this issue is having.
 * Examine the current ethical issue of abortionm looking both here and overseas
 * Eplore why there are high rates of obesity in the Pacific

There will EOTC visits and lots of guest speakers throughout the year

Appeals, Extension, Authenticity, Missed Assessments
There is a process for appeals on internal grades. All work submitted for achievement or unit standards must be your own. If you miss an assessment for any reason you must fill in a Missed assessment form, (available at Reception) or http://intranet.ashs.school.nz/mod/book/view.php?id=312&amp;chapterid=87

Scholarship opportunities
Health is not yet a Scholarship subject.

Frequently asked questions:
Where might health lead?

The skills developed in health will be useful for all students and especially those who are interested in careers such as: Ambulance officer, Chiropractor, Dietician, Diagnostic Radiologist, First Aid Instructor, Health and Safety Officer, Hospital Nurse/Orderly, Massage Therapist, Mental Health Nurse, Midwife, Natural Health Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Physical Education or Health Teacher, Primary School Teacher, Police Officer, Rest Home Worker, Social Worker.

Will I be accepted if I have not done Level 1 or Level 2 health

Yes, but it is recommended that you have done Health in Year 11 and 12

Is there a lot of writing?

Yes, but there will be opportunities to practice your writing skills with workshops. Each Internal has a set of checkpoints, which provide importnat feedback essential for success in the subject.