NZQA registered unit standard
14235 version 8
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Title
Explain hauora and influences on hauora, and examine ways for
improving hauora
Level
1
Credits
3
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to: explain
hauora and its aspects; explain influences on the hauora of
individuals and whānau; and examine ways for improving
hauora.
Classification
Hauora > Kaupapa Hauora
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
Definitions
Hauora refers to the concept of total well-being which encompasses the aspects of
physical, social, mental and emotional, and spiritual wellness;
taha whānau refers to the social aspect of hauora: support, social interactions, the
capacity to belong, compassion, and caring;
taha wairua refers to the spiritual aspect of hauora: personal belief structures; the quest for
personal meaning, personal identity, and the values that determine the way people live;
taha hinengaro refers to the mental and emotional aspect of hauora: the capacity to
communicate thoughts and feelings, to think critically and coherently;
taha tinana refers to the physical aspect of hauora: the capacity for physical growth,
development, and skilled movement;
personal identity and self-worth are used as alternatives to terms such as self-esteem,
self-concept, and self-confidence;
whānau hauora refers to the wellness of the immediate family, the extended family or
community;
Actions refer to – healthy life changes eg Auahi Kore, 5+ A Day, Push Play.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Explain hauora and its aspects.
Range
aspects include - taha wairua, taha hinengaro, taha tinana, taha whānau.
Evidence requirements
1.1
The aspects of hauora are explained.
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1.2
The aspects of hauora are identified and their contribution to hauora is
explained.
1.3
Connections between the aspects of hauora are identified and explained.
Outcome 2
Explain influences on the hauora of individuals and whānau.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Influences on the hauora of individuals are identified and explained.
Range
2.2
minimum of three influences which may include but are not limited
to – personal identity and self-worth, maturational changes, peers,
family, achievement, school, media, stereotypes, religion,
technology.
Effects on individual and whānau hauora are explained.
Range
minimum of three effects which may include but are not limited to
– economic factors, employment, food choices, relationships,
communications, physical activity, leisure choices.
Outcome 3
Examine ways for improving hauora.
Evidence requirements
3.1
Influences for improving hauora are identified and explained.
Range
3.2
Strategies for improving and maintaining hauora are identified and explained.
Range
3.3
includes but is not limited to – exercise, food, relationships,
leisure, sleep, hygiene;
evidence of four is required.
assessing health needs, setting goals, action planning, evaluating.
Actions to improve hauora are identified and their contribution is explained.
Range
evidence of two actions is required.
Planned review date
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31 December 2017
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Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
26 January 1998
31 December 2012
Revision
2
30 October 1998
31 December 2012
Revision
3
13 March 2003
31 December 2012
Review
4
30 November 2010
31 December 2012
Rollover
5
18 March 2011
31 December 2012
Review
6
15 September 2011
31 December 2014
Revision
7
19 July 2012
31 December 2014
Review
8
15 January 2013
N/A
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference
0165
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Requirements for consent to assess and an outline of the moderation system that applies
to this standard are outlined in the Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR). The
CMR also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations wishing
to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors
and assessors, and special resource requirements.
Comments on this unit standard
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suggest changes to the content of this unit standard.
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