L1:Apply the concepts of health and wellness to identify health behaviours and factors influencing choice and change in health using an holistic approach L2:Discuss the social, cultural, economic and cultural influences on health behaviour and development L3:Discuss the elements of interpersonal communication

 Health  Wellness  Health behaviours  Factors influencing choice  Factors influencing change in health  Holistic approach

 Social influences on health status, behaviour, and development  Cultural influences on health status,  behaviour, and development  Economic influences on health status, behaviour, and development  Cultural influences on health status, behaviour, and development

 Elements  Effective  Interpersonal  communication

 Define key terms  Discuss the definition of health and related concepts  Identify the four central concepts of nursing theories  Discuss variables that influence health and illness beliefs  Define a model  Describe three models of health  Describe the three levels of preventative care

 Define communication  Describe the levels of communication  Discuss the forms of communication  Discuss the purpose of communication  Describe key aspects of communication  Define therapeutic communication  Understand the importance of communication in nursing practice

 Discuss key terms  Discuss the influence of a healthy lifestyle in preventing disease and promoting wellness  Explore and discuss the health status of New Zealanders  Explore the significance of national strategies in NZ to address health disparities and promote health  Identify and explain three categories of factors which influence behaviour and behaviour change decisions  Identify and discuss behaviour change techniques

 Define key terms  Discuss indicators of health status  Identify and discuss the main determinants of health?  Discuss health status in New Zealand  Review the National Health Committee Report and government health initiatives

 What is the Treaty?  What was it’s relevance to health at the time it was signed?  What are the principles of the treaty?

 Define key terms  Briefly review the structures, mechanisms and processes of the gastrointestinal tract (GI)  Identify and explain why each major nutrient is necessary for nutrition and give examples of dietary sources for each one  List factors that affect dietary patterns / nutritional status  Describe clinical signs of altered nutrition

 Define key terms  Define human development  Explain the three domains of human development  Outline the eight stages of human development  Briefly describe the contextual approach to human development

 Explain and give examples of Vygotsky. Bronfenbrenner, Piaget and Erikson’s theories  Outline milestones of motor development  Outline milestones of language development

 Define key terms  Discuss common physiological changes of aging  Discuss the cognitive changes in some older adults  Discuss issues related to psychosocial changes of aging  Discuss how personal relationships change in old age and what effect this has on well- being

 Describe common health problems in the older adult  Identify five types of elder abuse

 Describe the four aspects of psychosocial health  Describe factors influencing psychological health  Outline strategies to enhance psychological health  Discuss the mind-body connection and how emotions influence health status  Identify common psychosocial problems of adulthood  Explain the goals and methods of different health professionals and therapies

 Define key terms  Examine the body’s response to stress and discuss the physiological changes  Discuss possible health risks associated with stress  Discuss causes / sources of stress and possible stressors  Explore strategies for coping with stress and reducing contact with stress  Explore techniques for using positive stressors to enhance life

 Key terms  Describe the distinction between physical activity for health, physical activity for fitness and physical health for performance  Discuss the components of physical fitness  Discuss health related benefits of regular exercise  Summarise the key components of a personal fitness programme  Describe guidelines for integrating physical activity into your life

 Key terms  Identify and discuss common fitness injuries  Summarise ways to prevent common fitness injuries  Discuss ways to treat common fitness injuries

 Key terms  Identify types of relationships  Identify and discuss the characteristics and maintenance of successful relationships  Examine factors that affect life decisions  Define sexual identity and discuss its major components  Identify major features and functions of sexual anatomy and physiology  Discuss ways to communicate effectively in interpersonal relationships

 Understand the functions of the male and female reproductive systems  To be able to make responsible choices regarding our own sexual health  To be able to describe some of the contraceptive choices available  To be aware of reproductive options  To have an overview of pregnancy and childbirth

 Discuss the incidence, prevalence and outcomes of cardiovascular disease in New Zealand including its impact on society  Review major types of cardiovascular disease, controllable and uncontrollable factors, methods of prevention and current strategies for diagnosis and treatment

 Define terminology  Describe CAM and identify its typical domains  Differentiate between complementary alternative and natural therapies  Explain major types of complementary and alternative medicine providers and the common treatments they offer  Discuss the various types of complementary and alterantive medicines used today – Who is most likely to use them? Patterns of use? Potential risks and benefits?

 Understand how to evaluate testimonials and claims related to complementary and alternative products, services practitioners to ensure you are getting accurate information and safe treatment  Summarise the challenges and opportunities related to complementary bad alternative medicine in ensuring our health and wellness

 Explain what cancer is and describe the different types of cancer, including the risks they pose to people at different ages and stages of life  Discuss cancer’s risk factors and outline strategies and recommendations for prevention, screening and treatment

 Define key terms  Describe the chain of infection and the factors involved in breaking that chain  Identify and describe the routes of infection  Understand how the immune system works  Identify the body’s normal defences against infection  Discuss STI’s, modes of transmission and ways to prevent STI’s  Discuss non infectious diseases

 Define and understand loss  Define and understand grief  Support the patient and family in grief  Assess and support the dying patient and his family  Identify actions that promote effective end of life care

 Describe the difference between intentional and unintentional violence and injury and discuss examples of both  Define violence  Discuss personal and societal factors that contribute to violence in NZ  Discuss strategies for prevention of violence and injury in NZ