Thames High School Thames High School

Health Education Level 3

HED3
Course Description

Teacher in Charge:

Recommended Prior Learning

HED2


Health Education Level 3

Challenge assumptions, identify your values and beliefs and investigate health issues to promote positive well-being for self, others and society. Critically discuss and analyse concepts like ethics, health practices and health issues in New Zealand and consider the impact of these on self, others and society. Build knowledge and challenge yourself to consider view points for hot topics in society such as the legalisation of marijuana, is yoga the best treatment for asthma and is anxiety in young people growing in New Zealand?


Learning Areas:

Physical Education


Career Pathways

Acupuncturist, Registered Nurse, Pathologist, Chiropractor, Clinical Coder, Psychologist, Oral Health Therapist, Dentist, Dietitian, General Practitioner, Human Resources Adviser, Environmental/Public Health Officer, Health and Safety Inspector, Health and Safety Adviser, Health Promoter, Health Services Manager, Health Care Assistant, Massage Therapist, Physiotherapist, Youth Worker