Level 3 Health

*What is Health Education?* In Health Education students consider their well-being, attitudes and values, and work towards promoting the health of their community. Students have the opportunity to participate in a range of tasks, including considering ways to keep themselves safe in a variety of situations, and learning effective ways to communicate to help develop healthy relationships. *What this course involves* This course follows on from HP2000 and is often essential for students intending to continue with Health Education courses at tertiary institutions. In Health education students have the opportunity to explore health issues, such as a New Zealand and an overseas health issue, evaluate health practices and analyse an ethical issue. The Health Education topics offer 19 credits towards NCEA Level 3. There are 3 internal standards worth 14 credits and 1 external standard, worth 5 credits. These Health Education topics also offer 19 Literacy credits. To gain course endorsement or entry to a tertiary institution you will need to complete 14 credits in Health Education (which includes an exam). *Delivery Mode* * This is an online course, so access to a computer and broadband internet is essential. Read more on our website at www.tekura.school.nz