11 Health Sociology & Investigations

This course will give students a solid understanding of some of the key concepts in Health, to help build a better understanding of topics in the Level 2 and 3 courses.

• We will look at change situations and how these can affect our wellbeing, as well as how we communicate with our peers.
• In the Sexuality unit, students will have the opportunity to gain NCEA credits. Students will create an informative website where they will apply their learning from this unit.
• In the Nutrition unit, students will gain an understanding of what influences teenagers in their choice of foods. This helps students understand why they eat the food they do and how this affects their well being. This topic includes some practical activities around food.
• In the Drugs unit, we look at what influences people to take drugs, the effects taking drugs has on your wellbeing and how this can impact people.