Whangaparaoa College Whangaparaoa College

Year 9 Health Education

9HEED
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr A. Rice.

In Year 9 Health Education learners will explore current health issues faced by teenagers in today’s society. They will develop tools and strategies to be able to face these issues and make informed health-enhancing decisions through a variety of different activities.

The units that will be covered are:

• Health & Well-Being

• Mental Health & Bullying

• Sexuality Education

• Alcohol & Drug Education


Learning Areas:

PE, Health and Outdoor Education


Pathway

Year 10 Health Education

Career Pathways

Diversional and Recreational Therapist, Acupuncturist, Personal Trainer/Exercise Professional, Pathologist, Audiologist/Audiometrist, Beauty Therapist, Phlebotomist, Physician, Surgeon, Counsellor, Dental Assistant, Chiropractor, Dental Technician, Psychologist, Community Karitāne, Community Development Worker, Oral Health Therapist, Dentist, Medical Imaging Technologist, Dietitian



			
					
					Course Contribution and Equipment (this value is only indicative)
										

$20. This includes learner workbooks and outside facilitators


Disclaimer

Although we aim to enable every learner to have the course that they prefer,  limited places or learning requirements may restrict learners' choices.