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Health and physical education – classroom activities

Ideas on how to relate health and physical education teaching to future careers and life beyond school.

Physiotherapist | Kairomiromi

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Physiotherapists help people regain movement and function after they have been affected by an injury, disability or health condition. They also give advice on how to prevent injuries.

Diversional and Recreational Therapist | Kaihaumanu Rēhia

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Diversional and recreational therapists design and run recreation and leisure programmes to support and enhance people's total wellbeing.

Ophthalmologist | Tākuta Whakaora Whatu

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Ophthalmologists diagnose and treat eye conditions and injuries, and perform eye surgery. 

Physician | Rata

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Physicians are medical specialists who provide non-surgical advice and treatment to patients referred to them by other doctors.

Gynaecologist/Obstetrician | Kaimātai Take Wahine/Whakawhānau Tamaiti

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Gynaecologists/obstetricians advise, diagnose and treat issues with the female reproductive system, and provide medical care for women before, during and after pregnancy.

Diagnostic Radiologist | Kaimātai Tātari Hihi Irirangi

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Diagnostic radiologists diagnose disease and injury using x-rays, ultrasound, MRI, CT, nuclear medicine and radioactive solutions.

Sports Coach/Official | Pouako/Kātipa Hākinakina

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Sports coaches/officials coach and instruct athletes, and are the officials in charge of sporting events.

Support Worker | Kaiāwhina Tiaki Tangata

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Support workers help people with health problems or disabilities to do daily tasks, such as housework, and be as independent as possible.

Youth Worker | Kaimahi Taiohi

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Youth workers support young people to improve their health, education, training and employment opportunities.