Level 1 Health Studies
L1HEE Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Miss A. Aitken.
Recommended Prior LearningIdeally, students have been part our Year 9 and 10 Health programmes. However, students will be accepted if they have an interest in Health as a subject.
Level 1 Health
Students who take Level 1 Health will develop knowledge and understanding around making health-enhancing decisions in our ever evolving world. Through the lens of hauora, relationships & sexuality, mental health and drug education students will seek to problem solve, make critically informed decisions and promote and maintain health for themselves, whānau and society. We will explore Māori and Pacific knowledge bases, values, and practices related to hauora and wellbeing- this is important knowledge to have for many career paths. The 1.1 Achievement Standard involves going on trips e.g to the movies, to Mega Air, exploring the city and we do many more fun activities! This is a captivating foundation course that will be valuable to all students no matter the career path.
This course is open to all students who have an interest in Health.
Whāia te mātauranga hei oranga mō koutou
Seek after learning for the sake of your wellbeing
Course Overview
Term 1
First off we review spend time getting to know each other and developing a class culture. When we are ready, we move on to reviewing key concepts to ensure we are successful throughout the year.
Start 1.2- Decision Making (5 credits). This topic is based around drugs.
Term 2
Start 1.1- Enhancing Hauora (5 credits). The class will be able to select activities for this unit that they would like to participate in. This is a fun and engaging unit with plenty of practical elements.
Term 3
Start 1.3 (5 credits). This is our external Achievement Standard. The topic for this unit is Relationships and Sexuality. A topic that is helpful for all students to learn about to keep themselves and others safe. Students get a say in some of what we learn about!
Term 4
Prepare for the external exam!
Assessment Policy & Procedures Pathway
Level 1 Health is the start of an exciting journey through the senior school.
Career PathwaysMining Engineer, Diversional and Recreational Therapist, Acupuncturist, Receptionist, Personal Trainer/Exercise Professional, Registered Nurse, Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Agricultural Technician, Air Force Aviator, Air Force Officer, Paramedic, Anaesthetic Technician, Pathologist, Animal Care Attendant, Veterinary Nurse, Statistician, Army Soldier, Medical Physicist, Audiologist/Audiometrist, Baker, Beauty Therapist, Biomedical Engineer, Biomedical Technician, Clinical Physiologist, Physician, Counsellor, Midwife, Minister of Religion, Science Technician, Podiatrist, Psychologist, Community Karitāne, Community Development Worker, Oral Health Therapist, Dietitian, General Practitioner, Gynaecologist/Obstetrician, Psychiatrist, Funeral Director/Embalmer, Health and Safety Adviser, Health Services Manager, Health Care Assistant, Veterinarian, Nursery Grower/Worker, Probation Officer, Radiation Oncologist, Youth Worker, Social Worker, Psychotherapist, Case Manager, Career Consultant, Ophthalmologist
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryChromebook
Pen
Pencil