Number
AS90711
Version
1
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Achievement Standard
Subject Reference
Health 3.4
Title
Examine contemporary dilemmas or ethical issues in relation
to hauora/well-being
Level
3
Subfield
Health and Physical Education
Domain
Health Education
Registration date
Credits
21 October 2003
5
Assessment
Date version published
External
21 October 2003
This achievement standard involves examining contemporary dilemmas or ethical issues
from differing perspectives and the implications of these on the hauora/well-being of self,
others and society.
Achievement Criteria
Achievement
Achievement with Merit
Achievement with
Excellence
 Examine contemporary
 Examine contemporary
 Examine, in depth,
dilemmas or ethical issues
dilemmas or ethical issues
contemporary dilemmas or
from differing perspectives.
from differing perspectives.
ethical issues from
differing perspectives.
 Examine possible
implications of the differing
perspectives on the
hauora/well-being of self,
others and society.
 Examine, with supporting
evidence, possible
implications of the differing
perspectives on the
hauora/well-being of self,
others and society.
 Examine, in depth and with
supporting evidence,
possible implications of the
differing perspectives on
the hauora/well-being of
self, others and society.
Explanatory Notes
1
This achievement standard is derived from Health and Physical Education in the
New Zealand Curriculum, Learning Media, Ministry of Education, 1999; Level 8
achievement objectives from strands A, C and D.
2
Assessment will be consistent with, and reflect the underlying concepts of, hauora,
health promotion, a socio-ecological perspective and the attitudes and values of:

a positive and responsible attitude to the well-being of self

respect for the rights of others

care and concern for other people in the community

social justice.
Number
AS90711
Version
1
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Dilemmas or ethical issues arise from the different perspectives individuals or groups
have on health-related issues and include topics such as:

legalisation/decriminalisation of cannabis

abortion

adoption

the sex industry

euthanasia

reproductive technology

elective plastic surgery

pornography

parental rights and the treatment of children.
4
Examine includes both explanation and analysis. Explanation and analysis of
implications for each perspective may include:

identification of the significance or importance of the issue/implications

positive and/or negative factors

and short-term and/or long-term impacts.
The explanation/analysis must be justified by reasoned argument.
5
Examine in depth will require students to do one or more of the following for each of
the different perspectives:

explore the complexities of situations

develop reasoned arguments

present accurate and detailed supporting evidence.
6
It is important that students present a balanced view of the different perspectives of
each dilemma or ethical issue. They will not be required to personally support or
justify their position on any issue.
Quality Assurance
1
Providers and Industry Training Organisations must be accredited by the
Qualifications Authority before they can register credits from assessment against
achievement standards.
2
Accredited providers and Industry Training Organisations assessing against
achievement standards must engage with the moderation system that applies to
those achievement standards.
Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP) reference
0226