Year 13 Health Studies

The Year 13 Health course is designed to inform and challenge students to become more aware of societal and global health issues, the implications on others and society, and making recommendations for future action. The course begins with a Foundation Unit covering the key underlying concepts of Senior Health. Areas of focus include investigating both New Zealand and International Health issues, analysing health practices currently available in New Zealand, and examining an ethical issue relevant to New Zealand society. 

Students thrive on and appreciate the opportunity to examine issues that impact the wider society and investigating strategies that directly influence policy and health promotion schemes in the community. 

Students will be expected to work in addition to teaching time in order to research and write reports based on their findings. 

There is also an opportunity to attempt Health and Physical Education Scholarship for students who wish to extend themselves further.