Teacher in Charge: Mr R. Thompson.
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:
Content
Health Education incorporates:
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). |
11 Health, 11 Outdoor Education, 11 Physical Education
Career PathwaysDiversional and Recreational Therapist, Acupuncturist, Receptionist, Personal Trainer/Exercise Professional, Registered Nurse, Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Agricultural Technician, Air Force Aviator, 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
Subject and Associated CostsCourse Costs: Nil.
Associated Costs: Nil.