Kaiapoi High School Kaiapoi High School

Level 3 Health Education

L3HEAL
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr P. McAllister.

Recommended Prior Learning

To be accepted for this course students must have completed Level 2 Health Education and L2 Literacy or have the approval of the HOF.

This course builds on the knowledge ākonga (students) gained in the Level 2 Health Education course. They will deepen their understanding of a range of topics including health and ethical issues in New Zealand. 

They will then look at the four underlying health concepts which are the socio-ecological perspective, hauora, health promotion, and attitudes and values. Students will then apply the underlying health concepts to health and ethical issues in New Zealand. 

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

This course focuses on Level 8 of the Health & Physical Education curriculum.

Course Overview

What is taught in courses varies from year to year. This course could include:
This course covers:

• Examining New Zealand societal health issues, e.g. child poverty

• Diseases in the Pacific

• Contemporary and ethical dilemmas, e.g. Euthanasia and public funding for IVF

• Current alternative health practices in New Zealand

Faculties:

Health and Physical Education


Career Pathways

Medical Laboratory Scientist, Psychologist, Trainer, Oral Health Therapist, Dietitian, Primary School Teacher, Registered Nurse, Anaesthetist, Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician, Dentist, Medical Imaging Technologist, Diagnostic Radiologist, General Practitioner, Naturopath, Occupational Therapist, Paramedic, Police Officer, Corrections Officer, Firefighter, Massage Therapist, Physiotherapist









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
The Board of Trustees has again asked to opt into the Ministry of Education donation scheme. Doing so resulted in the ability to waive student fee donations. Kaiapoi High School aims to deliver quality educational courses over and above those that which is funded by the Ministry. It is likely the School will opt into the donation scheme for 2024, 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. We appreciate the financial support our families make to the School.