Health - Equilibrium

 Equilibrium 

Explore a range of health-related topics that are engaging, relevant, and current. We will teach you ways to navigate life and allow you to explore your passions.

Semester one is our foundation course, which includes learning about hauora, staying mentally healthy, and positive relationships & sexuality. 

Semester two - Understand yourself, find your equilibrium. This Health course helps you to find balance to enhance your hauora. This Year 10 Health course will broaden your mind and your outlook. You will be taught about the following 3 units of work:

*Psychology 101. What influences our behaviours? How does our behaviour impact our hauora? Why are some people better at remembering facts and numbers than others? Where do behavioural and learning disorders come from? Learn about the brain, personality, short and long-term memory, social behaviour, and psychological principles. #psychology #brain #behaviour #social #memory

*Drugs and Hauora. Drugs are all around us. What should you do? What do you need to know to stay safe? In this part of the course, you will learn about the different types of drugs, classes of drugs, the influences and effects of drug use, as well as how to keep yourself safe. #drugs #medicine #laws #safety #influences #effects

*Medicine and Health Conditions. Do you want a career in the medical and health sector, or are you interested in medicine? This course will provide you with an insight into various health conditions and treatments, western medicine, Māori medicine, and traditional medicines from around the world. #medicine #health #doctor #nurse #psychologist #hauora, #surgeon #patients #caring