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13 HEALTH SOCIOLOGY - HAUORA

13HTH
Course Description

Curriculum Leader: Ms T. Murphy.

Recommended Prior Learning

Prerequisite - Achieved at least 10 credits at Level 2 Health. 

Open entry to students who did not do Level 2 Health, but a conversation must happen with the Curriculum Leader. Students need to be well equipped with research and writing skills.



Health Sociology involves students developing a greater understanding of the predominant health issues in New Zealand and around the world. 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. Critical thinking, understanding research and writing academic reports are some of the fundamental skills acquired in this course. 

Topics likely to be offered in 2026: 

  • Health practices currently used in New Zealand  
  • A national health issue (Methamphetamine)   
  • Contemporary ethical issues
  • A health issue that is of international concern

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

Course costs

Guest Speaker approximately $30.00


Learning Areas:

PHYSICAL EDUCATION & HEALTH - MĀTAURANGA Ā-TINANA Ā-HAUORA


Career Pathways

Acupuncturist, Personal Trainer/Exercise Professional, Registered Nurse, Medical Physicist, Audiologist/Audiometrist, Physician, Podiatrist, Chiropractor, Psychologist, Trainer, Community Development Worker, General Practitioner, Health Services Manager, Naturopath, Osteopath, Physiotherapist, Recreation Co-ordinator, Youth Worker, Secondary School Teacher, Social Worker



			


				

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