Tawa College Tawa College

Level 1 Health 101

HEA101
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr H. Burke.

Health 101
A variety of topics will be covered and driven by student interest. Key topics will be Hauora/wellbeing, goal setting, communication skills, understanding sexuality and drug issues. 

The course is aimed at any student with an interest in developing personal skills or for careers like nursing, teaching, nannying, social work, paramedics, counselling, the army, sport and others with a people focus.

We will be working on one of the new curriculum unit 92009 - 1.2 Demonstrate understanding of a decision-making process in a health-related situation. It will be worth 5 credits and is an internal assessment.

The curriculum demands a degree of thinking, analysis, written and oral competency and the ability to relate to others. It allows for personal development and students will demonstrate the ability to work as a team. All of these skills are useful in everyday life.



Course Overview

Term 1
Intro to course and the class
Health Concepts - Hauora.
Goal setting and keeping a goal log.
Managing change

Term 2
Personal and interpersonal skills
Safe choices using alcohol and drugs

Term 3
Sexuality
Demonstrate understanding of a decision-making process in a health-related situation.

Learning Areas:

Health


Pathway

NCEA Level 2 Health 201

Career Pathways

Registered Nurse, Paramedic, Anaesthetic Technician, Animal Care Attendant, Veterinary Nurse, Midwife, Community Karitāne, Oral Health Therapist, Dietitian, Health and Safety Adviser, Health Care Assistant, Veterinarian


Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

BYOD