HEA1

Health Education - NCEA Level 1

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms A. Hoyle.

This year, students in HEA1 will be participating in the NCEA Level 1 Pilot. Students will be among the first group of NZ students to partake in the NCEA Change program and will help shape the NCEA changes for the future. There will be a significant focus on Matauranga Maori throughout the year. In HEA1 this year students will:
- demonstrate an understanding of how applying a model of health can describe the impact of an activity on health, Hauora (Te Whare Tapa Whaa)
- apply a decision-making process in response to a health-related situation (Mental Health)
- demonstrate understanding of personal, interpersonal, and societal factors that influence hauora (Mental Health or Relationships & Sexuality)
- demonstrate an understanding of strategies that enhance Hauora (Mental Health or Relationships & Sexuality)

*Please note that two Achievement Standards will be externally graded (1.3 Exam & 1.4 Assignment)

Recommended Prior Learning

Adequate literacy skills. 

Pathway

Career Pathways

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 92008 v3
NZQA Info
Health Studies 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of hauora in a health-related context through the application of a model of health
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92009 v3
NZQA Info
Health Studies 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of decision-making in a health-related situation
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92010 v3
NZQA Info
Health Studies 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of factors that influence hauora
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92011 v3
NZQA Info
Health Studies 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of strategies that enhance hauora
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

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