Qualification - NCEA level 3

Wellbeing is a term we use and hear in our daily lives. It’s scattered across social media, often with influencers, medical practitioners, activist groups, politicians, or well-meaning citizens telling us how we should live and what we should be doing with and to our bodies. But who is right? What should we believe? To be well and healthy is not as straightforward as we might think. When we are in the business of trying to improve people’s mental, emotional, spiritual and physical wellbeing–how do we navigate in a nation and world with different opinions and values? How do we make sense out of conspiracy and controversy? 

This course explores the concept of equity, ethics, accessibility and philosophical models of health and wellbeing. In class, I will not tell you what to think, but rather allow avenues for you to explore the range of perspectives around wellbeing in order to help provide the best possible outcomes for people’s health. 

Students are expected to think beyond their own opinions, which can challenge your views–so be prepared to question everything!

Internals

Note: All internals are report-based and completed over a period of time. You are expected to meet the necessary checkpoints as you develop your report. Reports can be carried out in written format or presented in a combination of written/spoken work as a seminar depending on your needs.

Text (optional): ESA Level 3 Health Education Learning Workbook (Jenny Robertson and Rachael Dixon)