Te Puke High School Te Puke High School

L3 Health Education

HED31
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Simon Lockwood.

Recommended Prior Learning

Level 2 Literacy or 8 Level 2 Health credits


An advanced Health Studies course about you, others and society. Learners will require an in-depth understanding of critical analysis which integrates and apply knowledge and strategies to address a broad range of issues presenting at a national and international level. 

Topics will include: national and international health issues such as teen pregnancy, ethical dilemmas, euthanasia, treatment of major illnesses with contemporary and/or alternative medicines or practises and the effects of drug use by young people in NZ.


Learning Areas:

Physical Education & Health



Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

None