8HEED

Year 8 Health Education

Course Description

Teacher in Charge:

In Year 8 Health Education learners will be introduced to current health issues faced by adolescents in today’s society. Learners will develop tools and strategies to deal with these issues and make informed health-enhancing decisions by participating in activities involving class discussion, group tasks and individual work.

The units that will be covered are

Health & Well-Being
Nutrition
Sexuality Education
Drug Education
Health Promotion

PE, Health and Outdoor Education

Course Costs and Equipment (this cost is only indicative)

$20 - This includes learner booklets and outside facilitators.

Career Pathways

Diversional and Recreational Therapist Kaihaumanu Rēhia

$28-$35 per hour

Year 8 Health Education

Course Description

Course Costs and Equipment (this cost is only indicative)

Career Pathways

Diversional and Recreational Therapist Kaihaumanu Rēhia

Acupuncturist Kaiwero Ngira Hauora

Personal Trainer/Exercise Professional Kaiwhakangungu Tinana/Mahi Ngaio

Pathologist Kaimātai Mate Tangata

Audiologist/Audiometrist Kaimātai Ororongo/Kaimātau Ororongo

Beauty Therapist Kaihaumanu Kanohi

Phlebotomist Kaitiki Toto

Physician Rata

Surgeon Rata Hāparapara

Counsellor Kaitohutohu

Dental Assistant Kaiāwhina Mahi Niho

Chiropractor Kaikorohiti

Dental Technician Kaihangarau Niho

Psychologist Kaimātai Hinengaro

Community Karitāne Karitāne – Hapori Whānui

Community Development Worker Kaiāwhina Whakawhanake Hapori

Oral Health Therapist Kaiakuaku Waha

Dentist Ngaio Niho

Medical Imaging Technologist Kairahurahu Whakaahua Whakaora

Dietitian Pūkenga Whakaita Kai (Ngā Tohunga Mātai Kai)

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