13 HEALTH SOCIOLOGY - HAUORA

Health Sociology involves students developing a greater understanding of the predominant health issues New Zealand and the world faces. Through their engagement in this subject, students examine a range of health issues, at a national and international level, learning to critique differing perspectives. Students examine the determinants and underlying concepts of health that may contribute to the issue and consider health enhancing actions to promote wellbeing. Students will also deepen their understanding of psychological approaches analysing how the interaction between approaches may impact aggressive behaviour. Critical thinking, understanding research and writing academic reports are some of the fundamental skills acquired in this course. 

Topics likely to be offered in 2025: 

• An evaluation of health practices currently used in New Zealand
• National health issue (Methamphetamine)   
• A health issue that is of international concern.
• Analysis of contemporary ethical issues.

19 NCEA L3 credits: 14 Internal, 5 external (optional). All count towards UE literacy. The external exam counts towards UE writing credits.