Level 1 Health Studies
HEA1 Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: R. Short.
Health Studies is the study of the holistic concept of Hauora. Students develop the knowledge, skills, attitudes and values to make informed, responsible, health-enhancing decisions and to act in ways that contribute to their personal well-being, the well-being of other people, and of society as a whole. Areas of study include understanding Hauora; learning about decision making and interpersonal skills, investigating factors that influence wellbeing through the concept of positive sexuality; and influences drug use. Models of Health AS 1.1 - Internal: 5 credits - Demonstrate the understanding of the application of a model of Health – models such as Hauora – Te Whare Tapa Wha Decision Making AS 1.2 - Internal: 5 credits – Demonstrate understanding of a decision-making process in a Health-related situation such as Healthy Relationships and Interpersonal skills Influences on Hauora |
AS 1.3 - External: 5 credits – Demonstrate understanding of personal, interpersonal and societal factors that influence Hauora over a variety of possible situations.
Faculties:
Pathway Career Pathways
Workplace Relations Adviser, Psychiatrist, Occupational Therapist, Youth Worker, Social Worker, Psychotherapist, Career Consultant, Paramedic, Animal Care Attendant, Army Officer, Biomedical Engineer, Diversional and Recreational Therapist, Acupuncturist, Personal Trainer/Exercise Professional, Pathologist, Audiologist/Audiometrist, Beauty Therapist, Phlebotomist, Physician, Surgeon, Counsellor, Dental Assistant, Chiropractor, Dental Technician, Community Karitāne, Community Development Worker, Oral Health Therapist, Dentist, Medical Imaging Technologist, Dietitian, Registered Nurse, Psychologist, Nanny/Child Carer
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