Glendowie College
10 Health
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Year 13 (2025) students are required to attend Subject Confirmation on Thursday 23 January to finalise their timetable.
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr M. Amies.
MYP Physical and Health Education
Compulsory Core Subject
Objectives
Key Concept: Hauora/Total Wellbeing.
Health is vitally important for personal and social well-being and achievement. It encompasses the physical, social, emotional, intellectual and spiritual dimensions of a person's growth.
As part of Health Education:
- Students will be encouraged to set realistic and worthwhile personal goals and to develop healthy patterns of living.
- They will develop the skills to participate in a wide range of social activities, and to build responsible and satisfying relationships, at school, at home and in the wider community, and with people from various social and cultural backgrounds.
- They will learn to respect differences of viewpoint and lifestyle, and will be encouraged to develop personal responsibility and judgement in matters of values and ethical standards.
- They will also be assisted to cope constructively with challenges, personal stress, peer pressure and social conflict.
Content
Health Education incorporates:
- Drug and alcohol education.
- Interpersonal skills.
- Relationships.
- Mental health.
- Keeping ourselves safe.
- Sexual health.
- Considering multiple perspectives.
- Building self-esteem is an integral part of all units.
MYP Unit | Outline |
Drugs and Alcohol | Students learn about what drugs are and how drugs and alcohol can affect individuals’ well-being. This unit explores keeping life in balance, resisting pressure, strategies for minimising risks and supporting agencies. |
Food for Thought | Students explore the idea of nutrition and how it affects well-being. Students will make suggestions for ways well-being can be supported in relation to inquiring into nutritional topics. |
Adolescence Years | Students learn about sexuality. This unit explores diversity, sexual identity, safety, what is important in a relationship and reducing the risk of unplanned pregnancy and sexually transmissible infections (STI's). |
Subject and Associated Costs
Course Costs: Nil.
Associated Costs: Nil.
Pathway
Pathway Tags
Diversional Therapist, Acupuncturist, Receptionist, Personal Trainer/Fitness Instructor, Registered Nurse, Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Agricultural Technician, Air Force Airman/Airwoman, Air Force Officer, Aircraft Loader, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Paramedic, Anaesthetic Technician, Pathologist, Animal Care Attendant, Veterinary Nurse, Chemist, Marine Biologist, Police Officer, Army Officer, Army Soldier, Medical Physicist, Audiologist/Audiometrist, Collision Repair Technician, Automotive Electrician, Automotive Technician, Automotive Refinisher, Microbiologist, Beauty Therapist, Chemical Engineer, Biochemist, Biomedical Engineer, Biomedical Technician, Biotechnologist, Phlebotomist, Tattoo Artist, Fabrication Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructor, Bus Driver, Clinical Physiologist, Physician, Surgeon, Midwife, Dental Assistant, Minister of Religion, Chemical Production Operator, Science Technician, Ship's Officer, Podiatrist, Chiropractor, Emergency Management Officer, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Clinical Coder, Dental Technician, Psychologist, Coachbuilder/Trimmer, Diver, Community Karitāne, Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician, Community Development Worker, Corrections Officer, Crop Worker, Oral Health Therapist, Dentist, Medical Imaging Technologist, Dietitian, Dispensing Optician, Workplace Relations Adviser, Sports Coach/Official, Forensic Scientist, General Practitioner, Gynaecologist/Obstetrician, Psychiatrist, Dog Trainer, Firefighter, Fishery Officer, Marine Engineer, Florist, Food Technologist, Professional Sportsperson, Forestry Scientist, Funeral Director/Embalmer, Furniture Packer/Mover, Landscaper, Gardener, Health and Safety Inspector, Groundsperson, Health and Safety Adviser, Health Promoter, Health Services Manager, Helicopter Pilot, Health Care Assistant, Naturopath, Horse Trainer, Veterinarian, Security Officer/Guard, Massage Therapist, Medical Laboratory Technician, Navy Sailor, Navy Officer, Nursery Grower/Worker, Occupational Therapist, Winemaker, Optometrist, Osteopath, Pulp and Paper Mill Operator, Parking Officer, Physiotherapist, Probation Officer, Radiation Oncologist, Saw Doctor, Wood Processing Worker, Social Worker, Speech-Language Therapist, Sterilising Technician, Intelligence Officer, Psychotherapist, Case Manager, Career Consultant, Scrum Master, Fire Engineer, Support Worker, Ophthalmologist, Baker, Counsellor, Trainer, Interpreter, Musician, Driving Instructor, Early Childhood Teacher, Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Primary School Teacher, Kaiwhakaako Māori, Translator, Nanny/Child Carer, Tertiary Lecturer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Recreation Co-ordinator, Youth Worker, Secondary School Teacher, Teacher Aide,
Disclaimer
It is important that you complete your option selection by the due date to enable you to have your preferred course of study. Course availability is dependent on numbers and staffing, and course entry will be confirmed at the beginning of the school year.
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