Kaiapoi High School Kaiapoi High School

Level 1 Health Education

L1HEAL
Course Description

Head of Faculty/Teacher in Charge: Miss A. Fowler, Mr P. McAllister.

Recommended Prior Learning

This course has no prerequisites; open entry to all.  Please choose between this course and L1 Food and Nutrition, as you cannot take both.

This course builds on the knowledge ākonga gained in years 9 and 10 of Health Education. Students will deepen their understanding of a range of topics including drugs and alcohol, mental health, sexuality, and broadening their knowledge about models of health. In addition to this, through interactive discussions, case studies, and practical applications, students will analyse societal and individual factors that influence health, while also exploring contemporary issues relevant to youth in society, such as social media, peer pressure, and vaping.

This course equips ākonga with the tools to think critically while also developing lifelong skills to help assist them in making health-enhancing decisions for themselves, others, and society. 


Course Overview

What is taught in courses varies from year to year. This course could include:
During this course students will cover a range of topics in a Health context:

Models of health
Students will understand different models of health in relation to practical experiences including Te whare tapa whā, fonofale and te wheke.

Decision making
Students will demonstrate an understanding of decision-making and tools to succeed at this.

Wellbeing
Students will demonstrate an understanding of factors that can impact well-being and decision-making and unpack strategies that can support hauora.

Faculties:

Health and Physical Education


Assessment Information

This course focuses on Level 6 of the Health & Physical Education curriculum and has a combination of internal (in class) and external (exam) assessments. The assessments range from report writing to in class exams.

Pathway

Level 2 Food and Nutrition, Level 2 Health Education

Career Pathways

Diversional and Recreational Therapist, Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructor, Dietitian, Personal Trainer/Exercise Professional, Health Promoter, Community Karitāne, Baker, Cafe Worker, Kaiwhakaako Māori, Massage Therapist, Event Manager, Butcher, Waiter/Waitress, Cafe/Restaurant Manager, Kitchenhand, Chef, Cook, Science Technician, Trainer, Oral Health Therapist, Early Childhood Teacher, Health and Safety Adviser, Veterinarian, Primary School Teacher, Acupuncturist, Registered Nurse, Paramedic, Anaesthetist, Pharmacy Technician, Dentist, Medical Imaging Technologist, General Practitioner, Naturopath



			
					
					Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
										
1B5 exercise book, pen and laptop

										

								


				





    

        
Disclaimer

        
Please note that courses will go ahead only if student numbers, staffing, and timetabling allow it.  Where a subject is oversubscribed, and there are insufficient numbers or resources to create an extra class, a ballot system may be applied.  
Costs
KHS aims to deliver educational courses over and above that which is funded by the Ministry, however parental contribution for the costs of trips and activities where participation is optional, and/or components not covered by the Government grant may be requested, and we appreciate the financial support our families make to the School.